This project is for two trained botanists to conduct botanical surveys and other botanical work in support of restoration and recovery efforts from hurricanes laura and delta as well as other…

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R8-Southern Region awarded a $155,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on August 17, 2026, under the Good Neighbor Authority program (CFDA 10.691) to employ two trained botanists to conduct botanical surveys and other botanical work in support of restoration and recovery efforts from Hurricanes Laura and Delta as well as other disasters on the Kisatchie National Forest. Work will be performed in Louisiana with a period of performance extending through July 31, 2031. The Good Neighbor Authority permits the Forest Service to enter into cooperative agreements with states to conduct restoration services across jurisdictional boundaries, with projects negotiated between the Forest Service and the cooperating state agency on the basis of work products, project objectives, and alignment with regional forest and watershed health priorities.

This project is for two trained botanists to conduct botanical surveys and other botanical work in support of restoration and recovery efforts from hurricanes laura and delta as well as other disasters on the kisatchie national forest.