The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R1-Northern Region awarded a $750,000 Project Grant to the Idaho Department of Lands under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727). This funding will support the planning, establishment, management, and protection of trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns across Idaho.
The Idaho Department of Lands, as the state forestry agency, will leverage this federal grant to deliver a range of ecosystem services, social, and economic benefits through collaborative forest, rangeland, and watershed management initiatives. Key focus areas include timber production, recreation access, water quality, habitat conservation, community wildfire protection, hazardous fuels reduction, and overall forest health and resilience. The grant period runs from August 17, 2023 to June 30, 2028.
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