The Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act amends federal conservation programs to prioritize wildlife habitat connectivity and migration corridors, particularly for big game species like deer, elk, and moose. The bill allows farmers and ranchers enrolled in existing conservation programs to receive federal payments for practices that restore habitat connectivity on their land, while also increasing the payment cap for Conservation Reserve Program rental payments from $50,000 to $125,000 per producer. The legislation promotes the use of "virtual fencing" and other non-structural methods to manage livestock while maintaining habitat corridors, and directs the federal government to provide technical assistance to landowners implementing these practices. The bill also establishes virtual fencing as a high-priority research area, funding studies on its effectiveness and barriers to adoption. Overall, the legislation targets private landowners in agricultural regions, providing financial incentives and technical support to maintain wildlife movement pathways across working agricultural lands.
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