🌿 New Payment for Ecosystem Services Program Now Open — Learn More

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New Payment for Ecosystem Services Program

Foothills Land Trust’s (FLT’s) Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) Program supports private  landowners who are interested in conserving and/or improving ecologically significant lands within  Foothills County.  


Retention Program Stream

FLT will provide direct payments to landowners who retain and steward environmentally valuable lands  that provide important ecosystem services. The program will focus on protecting natural features that  contribute to healthy watersheds, wildlife habitat, biodiversity, and climate resilience.  


Improvement Program Stream

FLT will also support eligible habitat restoration and enhancement projects by funding approved  materials and providing select project-related labour.  


For more information download our Program Guide and Application Form below.

Get paid for protecting nature on your land!

Retention Payments  

Retention payments are based on a 4-year agreement term beginning in July 2027.  Payment details include:

  • $50/acre per year for eligible retained lands 
  • Signing payment of up to $500 per landowner to encourage participation by  smaller properties with important ecological features

Improvement Payments  

  • Approved improvement projects will receive reimbursement for eligible material and equipment costs  required to achieve the agreed conservation objectives once work has been completed.   

Downloads

FLT PES Guidelines (pdf)

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FLT PES Landowner Application Form (pdf)

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