Feicht Forestry provides NRCS CPA 106 Forest Management Plans for qualifying woodland owners through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Bryan Feicht is an NRCS Technical Service Provider (TSP) authorized to develop CPA 106 Forest Management Plans.
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What CPA 106 Provides
A CPA 106 plan evaluates the woodland and develops a conservation-focused forest management strategy based on existing conditions, landowner objectives, resource concerns, and recommended forestry practices.
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From Planning to Practices
The plan may identify future conservation practices such as forest stand improvement, invasive species control, early successional habitat work, or other appropriate forestry practices. Funding and practice eligibility are determined through NRCS.
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Typical Process
Landowners generally begin by obtaining a farm number through the Farm Service Agency if they do not already have one, then contacting NRCS to apply for EQIP. If the application is funded for CPA 106 planning, the landowner can work with an authorized Technical Service Provider.
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary federal conservation program administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). EQIP provides financial and technical assistance to private woodland owners who want to improve forest health, wildlife habitat, and overall land stewardship. Through cost-share payments, EQIP helps offset the cost of approved conservation practices on eligible properties.
For Ohio woodland owners, EQIP funding may be available for practices such as:
Timber Stand Improvement (TSI)
Crop Tree Release
Cull Tree Removal
Non-native Invasive Species Control
Tree and Shrub Planting
Forest Stand Improvement
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement
Forest Road and Access Improvements
Depending on the practice and funding pool, EQIP can cover a substantial portion of project costs, making meaningful forest management far more affordable.
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Many landowners know their woods need work but delay projects due to cost. EQIP helps remove that barrier. By enrolling, woodland owners can:
Improve timber quality and long-term value
Enhance wildlife habitat and biodiversity
Control invasive species and improve forest health
Improve access and forest infrastructure
Protect soil and water resources
Receive financial assistance for practices that increase the productivity and sustainability of their land
EQIP allows you to actively manage your woodland without carrying the full financial burden yourself.
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Woodland owners who meet the following criteria are eligible for EQIP:
Own or control private forest or agricultural land in need of conservation practices
Be in compliance with USDA eligibility requirements, including having no outstanding federal program violations
Be willing to implement approved conservation practices according to an NRCS-approved forest management plan
Landowners do not need to have prior experience with conservation programs to qualify—EQIP is designed to help owners improve their land sustainably while providing financial assistance.
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Enrolling in EQIP is simple with guidance:
Contact your local NRCS office to express interest in EQIP and schedule an initial consultation.
Complete an application listing the conservation practices you want to implement.
Develop a forest management plan—Feicht Forestry can create a professional plan aligned with NRCS standards to ensure your practices qualify for funding.
Submit your application and plan to NRCS, which will rank applications based on environmental benefits and funding priorities.
If approved, sign a contract with NRCS to implement the practices. Payments are issued as projects are completed according to the plan.
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Feicht Forestry, LLC guides woodland owners through every step of the EQIP process:
Develops a professional forest management plan that meets NRCS standards
Identifies eligible practices that align with your landowner goals
Assists with the application and submission process
Coordinates and implements approved projects
Ensures projects comply with NRCS specifications for payment
With Feicht Forestry, LLC, you can confidently take advantage of EQIP to improve your woodland while minimizing out-of-pocket costs.
Contact Feicht Forestry, LLC today to see how EQIP can help you fund important forest management projects.
Simple CPA 106 Pricing
Feicht Forestry charges 90% of the NRCS contracted CPA 106 payment amount.
Rather than maintaining a separate fee schedule that changes as NRCS payment rates change, our pricing is tied directly to the amount provided in your individual NRCS contract.
NRCS CPA 106 Contract Amount: 100%
Feicht Forestry Fee: 90%
Remaining Amount: 10%
Feicht Forestry intentionally charges less than the full contracted payment amount. This allows the landowner to retain a portion of the payment in recognition of the time and effort involved in applying for EQIP, completing the contracting process, coordinating with NRCS, and waiting for the project to be funded. There is no need to calculate acreage rates or compare payment schedules. Once you have an NRCS contract for a CPA 106, your Feicht Forestry fee is simply 90% of the contracted CPA 106 payment amount. Participants qualifying for special NRCS payment rates or other circumstances will be handled individually.
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Interested in an EQIP-funded forest management plan?
Contact Feicht Forestry and your local NRCS office to discuss the CPA 106 process.
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