House Bill No. 564, introduced by Representative Jacob Landry, aims to establish the Conservation Incentive Program within the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. This program is designed to assist private landowners in enhancing wildlife habitats and managing native species on their properties. The bill creates a special account within the Conservation Fund, known as the "Conservation Incentive Program," which will be funded through appropriations, grants, gifts, and donations. The funds will be used exclusively for the program's purposes, including projects such as forest stand improvement, increasing water prevalence for wildlife, managing wetlands, implementing prescribed fires, and controlling feral swine.

The bill also outlines the eligibility criteria and application process for landowners seeking assistance through the program. It mandates the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to develop rules and regulations for the program's implementation, which will be contingent upon sufficient legislative funding. Overall, the bill seeks to promote conservation efforts on private lands while addressing the impacts of invasive species and enhancing wildlife resources in Louisiana.