Planners are the backbone of local sustainability efforts. As you work with local farmers to develop step-by-step plans tailored to their unique natural resources, you improve the long-term sustainability of their lands and agricultural operations.
The National Conservation Planning Partnership (NCPP) is here to help make your work easier. Our website gives you quick access to the tools, training, and guidance you need for effective conservation planning. Browse the articles, resources, and training below.
News & Updates
Certification Demystified: A Practical Overview of Conservation Planning Certification
Are you considering conservation planning certification, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you just want to know more about the process? Certification can……
My Journey to Certification
Getting certified is a powerful step in advancing your conservation work. Sometimes that journey can feel overwhelming—or even unattainable. If you’ve felt unsure about where……
What is Conservation Planning?
A conservation plan is more than a job sheet. It’s a roadmap that helps landowners identify their unique needs and build a long-term vision for……
Resources
10 Habits for Effective Conservation Planners
Active Listening: Building Trust with Farmers and Ranchers [Video]
Benefits of Certification
CART Assessment and Soils Maps and Reports
CD/CART User Forum: Compliance 101
CD/CART User Forum: DMS CDAA SAT
CD/CART User Forum: Geospatial Ranking
CD/CART User Forum: Mapping 101
CD/CART User Forum: New CD CART Features FY25
CD/CART User Forum: Planning Data 101
Training
Conservation Professional Onboarding Course
