Delaware is a biologically diverse state with hardwood forests, swamps and coastal marshes that support over 400 species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Despite significant strides in conservation, much of the wildlife habitat in Delaware remains isolated, degraded and unprotected as more land is converted to urban, commercial and industrial uses.
Over 80 percent of the available and/or restorable wildlife habitat in Delaware occurs on private lands. The future of Delaware’s wildlife and habitat resources hinges on finding cooperative solutions with Delaware’s private landowners to restore and enhance wildlife habitat on their properties
Realizing this, the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife reorganized its staff to devote more energy to assisting private landowners improve and protect their lands for wildlife. The division has biologists dedicated to informing landowners about available programs, providing technical assistance in developing habitat projects and securing financial assistance as incentives for participation.
Delaware Landowner Incentive Program
Delaware Phragmites Control Cost-share Program
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement Program
For more information on any DE Private Lands Assistance Programs, contact one of the biologists below:
Jason Davis: (302) 735-3600 or jason.davis@state.de.us
Bill Jones: (302) 284-4795 or william.jones@state.de.us
