- Secretaries Vilsack and Salazar Announce Readiness for Wildfire Season
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today outlined the federal government's readiness for the wildland fire season to ensure protection for communities and restoration of forests and public lands across the country. To read more, click here.
- April Forestry Notes
The April edition of Forestry Notes is now available online.
- US Forest Service Targets $40.6M to Purchase, Restore Lands in 15 States
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the U.S. Forest Service will dedicate $40.6 million for 27 exceptional land acquisition projects in 15 states that will help safeguard clean water, provide recreational access, preserve wildlife habitat, enhance scenic vistas and protect historic and wilderness areas. To read more, click here.
- USDA Publishes Final Rule to Restore the Nation's Forests Through Science and Collaboration
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture's final Planning Rule for America's 193-million acre National Forest System that includes stronger protections for forests, water, and wildlife while supporting the economic vitality of rural communities. To read more, click here.
- March Forestry Notes
The March issue of Forestry Notes is now available online.
- New Funding for Technical Assistance through Conservation Partners
Last week, NRCS announced a partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to bring $20 million to increase technical assistance in priority areas. The funds come from $10 million from NRCS and $10 million in private funding from NFWF
“This effort is an innovative approach for stretching the public dollar further, engaging the private sector to tackle shared priorities, and employing local conservation professionals to help wildlife and sustain agriculture,” NRCS Chief Dave White said.
The Conservation Partners effort will be managed by NFWF as a competitive grant process. The first of several funding opportunities are underway, with pre-proposals due by March 13. Grant awards will range from $50,000 to $250,000.
The first funding round prioritizes the Northeast Forests, Upper Mississippi River Basin, Gulf Coast and Prairie Pothole regions. A second set of funding will focus on Lesser Prairie Chicken, the Bay Delta, and other habitats.
For more information on the Conservation Partners program, click here.
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