In Virginia there is a conservation practice called WHIP or Wildlife Habitat Incentive Plan. I am currently cutting trees and brush along my fields to create a field border. I am cutting down a 20+ year old area and planting pear, crabapple, elderberry, and hazelnuts. It is a lot of work, but I am making a little money by doing it myself. They pay for 75% of the implementation costs including: a fence, trees, spray, and cutting the existing vegetation. It's something you should check on. Good Luck!