In the western Great Plains, private lands biologists (also called Farm Bill biologists and technical assistance providers) play a critical role in habitat conservation by matching landowners with suitable conservation programs that best fit the landowners’ personal habitat and land-use goals. Many times, these biologists are the best overall resource and a great place to start. Biologists meet with landowners one-on-one, listen to their needs and concerns, and find the best program for each situation. Find a private lands biologist and other resources in your area by selecting a state below:

• Colorado
• Kansas
• Nebraska
• New Mexico
• Oklahoma
• Texas

Colorado

Private Lands Biologists

• Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologists in Colorado
• Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Private Lands Wildlife Biologist Program

General Resources

• Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Service

Habitat Improvement

• Colorado Parks and Wildlife Private Land Programs
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife District Wildlife Managers
• Pheasant Habitat Improvement Program
• Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Private Lands Wildlife Biologist Program
• USDA Service Centers in Colorado
• Colorado Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
• Conservation Easements

Agricultural Conservation Programs

• Colorado Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs
• USDA Service Centers in Colorado

Range Management

• Colorado Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs
• US Dept. of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service

Invasive Plants and Trees

• Colorado Noxious Weed Management Program
• Colorado Weed Management Association
• Colorado County Weed Programs

Prescribed Burning

• US Dept. of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service
• Sunup TV – Oklahoma State University Division of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources
  • Prescribed Burns
  • Prescribed Burning for Pasture Management
  • Benefits of Prescribed Burning
  • Using Fire to Control Sagebrush
  • Impact of Fire on the Landscape
  • Why Burn? – Great Plains Fire Science

Kansas

Private Lands Biologists

• Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologists in Kansas
• Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism District Wildlife Biologists
• Ducks Unlimited Regional Biologists

General Resources

• Kansas Cooperative Extension Service

Habitat Improvement

• USDA Service Centers in Kansas
• Kansas Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
• Conservation Easements

Agricultural Conservation Programs

• Kansas Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs
• USDA Service Centers in Kansas

Range Management

• Kansas Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs
• Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition

Invasive Plants and Trees

• Plant Protection and Weed Control Program Staff
• County Weed Directors Association of Kansas

Prescribed Burning

• Kansas Flint Hills Smoke Management
• Flint Hills Burning Information
• Conservation Guide to Prescribed Burning – Missouri (video)
• Sunup TV – Oklahoma State University (videos)
  • Prescribed Burns
  • Prescribed Burning for Pasture Management
  • Benefits of Prescribed Burning
  • Using Fire to Control Sagebrush
  • Impact of Fire on the Landscape
  • Why Burn? – Great Plains Fire Science

Nebraska

Private Lands Biologists

• Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologists in Nebraska
• Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Private Lands Wildlife Biologist Program
• Nebraska District Wildlife Biologists

General Resources

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cooperative Extension Service

Habitat Improvement

• Corners for Wildlife Program
• Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Landowner Habitat Programs
• USDA Service Centers in Nebraska
• Nebraska Partners for Fish and Wildlife
• Rainwater Basin Joint Venture
• Conservation Easements

Agricultural Conservation Programs

• Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs
• USDA Service Centers in Nebraska

Range Management

• Grassland Improvement Program
• Nebraska Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs

Invasive Plants and Trees

• Nebraska Noxious Weed Program
• Nebraska Invasive Species Project
• Nebraska Weed Control Authorities by County

Prescribed Burning

• Local Prescribed Burn Associations
• Sunup TV – Oklahoma State University (videos)
  • Prescribed Burns
  • Prescribed Burning for Pasture Management
  • Benefits of Prescribed Burning
  • Using Fire to Control Sagebrush
  • Impact of Fire on the Landscape
  • Why Burn? – Great Plains Fire Science

New Mexico

Private Lands Biologists

• Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologists in New Mexico

General Resources

• New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service

Habitat Improvement

• USDA Service Centers in New Mexico
• New Mexico Partners for Fish and Wildlife
• The Nature Conservancy
• Conservation Easements

Agricultural Conservation Programs

• New Mexico Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs
• USDA Service Centers in New Mexico

Range Management

• Quivira Coalition
• New Mexico Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs

Invasive Plants and Trees

• USDA Service Centers in New Mexico

Prescribed Burning

• Sunup TV – Oklahoma State University (videos)
  • Prescribed Burns
  • Prescribed Burning for Pasture Management
  • Benefits of Prescribed Burning
  • Using Fire to Control Sagebrush
  • Impact of Fire on the Landscape
  • Why Burn? – Great Plains Fire Science

Oklahoma

Private Lands Biologists

• Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Biologists

General Resources

• Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

Habitat Improvement

• USDA Service Centers in Oklahoma
• Oklahoma Partners for Fish and Wildlife
• Conservation Easements

Agricultural Conservation Programs

• Oklahoma Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs
• USDA Service Centers in Oklahoma

Range Management

• Oklahoma Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs

Invasive Plants and Trees

• Canadian River Cooperative Management Area
  Gene Miller, Regional Biologist, National Wild Turkey Federation, 806-316-0232

Prescribed Burning

• Oklahoma State University Fire Ecology
• Oklahoma Prescribed Fire Council
• Oak Woodland and Forests Fire Consortium
• Great Plains Fire Science Exchange
• Sunup TV – Oklahoma State University (videos)
  • Prescribed Burns
  • Prescribed Burning for Pasture Management
  • Benefits of Prescribed Burning
  • Using Fire to Control Sagebrush
  • Impact of Fire on the Landscape
  • Why Burn? – Great Plains Fire Science

Texas

Private Lands Biologists

• Pheasants Forever Farm Bill Biologists in Texas
• Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wildlife Biologists

General Resources

• Texas AgriLife Extension Service
• Texas Department of Agriculture

Habitat Improvement

• USDA Service Centers in Texas
• Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Districts
• Texas Partners for Fish and Wildlife
• AgriLife County Extension Offices
• AgriLife Extension – Ecosystem Science and Management
• Habitat Management Resources for Texas Landowners
• Conservation Easements

Agricultural Conservation Programs

• Texas Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs
• USDA Service Centers in Texas

Range Management

• Texas Natural Resources Conservation Service Programs
• Texas AgriLife Extension – Ecosystem Science and Management

Invasive Plants and Trees

• Texas Invasive Species Coordinating Committee
• Canadian River Cooperative Management Area
  Gene Miller, Regional Biologist, National Wild Turkey Federation, 806-316-0232

Prescribed Burning

• Prescribed Fire Portal: Prescribed Burn Alliance of Texas
• Texas Department of Agriculture Certified and Insured Prescribed Burn Program
• Sunup TV – Oklahoma State University (videos)
  • Prescribed Burns
  • Prescribed Burning for Pasture Management
  • Benefits of Prescribed Burning
  • Using Fire to Control Sagebrush
  • Impact of Fire on the Landscape
  • Why Burn? – Great Plains Fire Science