Other Federal and Industry Cost-Share Programs
Purpose: Provide cost-share assistance for reforestation, site preparation and timber stand improvement practices.Scope: Programs are available to private landowners who meet certain eligibility requirements. Federal programs will pay up to 75% of costs for eligible practices. Forest industry cost-share programs generally pay for half the costs of seedlings for reforestation.
Description:
- Forest Land Enhancement Program (FLEP) - A federal program that provides up to 75% cost-share assistance for reforestation, site prep and timber stand improvement. Landowners must own at least 1 acre of forest land but no more than 1,000 (up to 5,000 with a waiver).
- Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) - A federal program that provides cost-share assistance for numerous practices with environmental benefits.
- Glatfelter Pulpwood Company - program to pay for half of the seedlings used in reforestation efforts. Program varies by county for eligibility and number of seedlings available.
Annual Accomplishments: More than $100,000 is expected to be distributed annually to landowners through FLEP.
Contact Person:
Contact Person: your local DNR forester or Dan Rider
or for FLEP and EQIP, your local USDA-NRCS office
Maryland DNR Forest Service
580 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
410-260-8583
E-mail: drider@dnr.state.md.usThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service wants to know if this service is helpful
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