conservation planning assessment
(1) Conservation planning assessment The term “conservation planning assessment” means a report, as determined by the Secretary, that— (A) is developed by— (i) a State or unit of local government (including a conservation district); (ii) a Federal agency; or (iii) a third-party provider certified under section 3842(e) of this title (including a certified rangeland professional); (B) assesses rangeland or cropland function and describes conservation activities to enhance the economic and ecological management of that land; and (C) can be incorporated into a comprehensive planning document required by the Secretary for enrollment in a conservation program of the Department of Agriculture.