LIP PROGRAM: Private landowners have a partner in 
Texas parks and Wildlife when it comes to managing 
their land ... ahead on Passport to Texas.

This is Passport to Texas

The Landowner Incentive Program, or LIP, is a way for 
private landowners to partner with Texas Parks and 
Wildlife to achieve conservation goals on their 
property ... 

08 -- ... to meet the goals of the private landowners for their 
property, as well as conservation goals for species of concern.

Arlene Kalmbach [CALM-bock] coordinates the LIP 
program for the agency. 

16 -- When we add the conservation layer of their land 
management plan, we're often assisting them with erosion 
control, invasive species control. In some cases prescribed 
burns. It really varies because every property's unique.

As 95% of Texas land is in private hands, landowners 
play a vital role in maintaining the state's natural 
resources. Implementing conservation practices can 
enhance a landowner's management goals.

05 -- Conservation can often enhance the property's value for the 
landowner. 

Tomorrow: Getting started with the landowner Incentive 
program.

For Texas Parks and Wildlife ... I'm Cecilia Nasti.