Conservation Practices work to improve farmland, soil, water quality, forestland, and wildlife habitat. A list of common conservation practices, how each one works, things to think about when considering the practice, and basic maintenance needs are available on the Wisconsin NRCS "Farmland Conservation Choices" web page. Conservation Practices are frequently used in concert with one another, but can also be effective used alone. Some of the Conservation Practices listed here may well form the backbone of your Conservation Plan. Remember, each practice, like a piece of a puzzle, is meant to work in combination with others as part of a total resource management plan.