### Question
How is the "eligible land" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible land** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 3871a* as follows -

> any agricultural or nonindustrial private forest land or associated land on which the Secretary determines an eligible activity would help achieve conservation benefits

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3871a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 58-ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION AND RESERVE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER VIII-REGIONAL CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM**

