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Access Control (Ac.) (472) Conservation Practice Standard

Download the national Access Control (Ac.) (472) conservation practice standard and supporting documents.

National Standard Document

NOTICE - National conservation practice standards should not be used to plan, design or install a conservation practice. To find these documents at the local level, visit our FOTG website.

Conservation Practice Name (Units) (Code) (Date Issued)

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If your state does not have a link above, please contact your NRCS State office.

Updated in 2026, the next review of this national conservation practice standard is expected to begin October 2031.

Supporting Documents

 

Conservation at Work: Access Control

This video explores how Forrest Pritchard implemented access control on his farm in Berryville, Virginia.

Additional Information

Conservation Practice Standards

On this page find links to national conservation practice standards and supporting documents.

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Conservation Practice Standards Information

Learn about the information provided in conservation practice standards and supporting documents, such as overviews, worksheets, and network effects diagrams.

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Conservation at Work Video Series

Watch our short videos to learn about the benefits of conservation practices directly from the farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners applying them.

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