The U.S. Forest Service is now accepting applications for the State and Private Forestry Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Grant Program which funds collaborative, science-based restoration of priority rural forest landscapes, leverages public and private resources, and supports State Forest Action Plans.

The deadline for applications is November 10.

Eligible projects include-- improving fish and wildlife habitat; improve water quality and watershed function; mitigate invasive plants, insect infestation, and disease; reduce wildfire risk; improve forest ecosystem health; and measure ecological and economic benefits.

Eligible entities include State agencies, Federally Recognized Tribes, nonprofit organizations, universities, and units of local government.

Aug. 25 Webinar

The Forest Service will host an August 25 webinar starting at 2:00 p.m. for interested applicants.

Click Here for all the details on the grants and for the webinar.

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[Posted: August 16, 2022]

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