The Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont received a $2,122,996.00 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region on August 17, 2023. The grant is funded through the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664), which supports the advancement of forest resources management, conservation, and related activities on non-federal forest and rural lands.
The grant award will fund a range of initiatives over the 5-year project period, including: forest stewardship, forest health monitoring and interventions, state fire capacity building, volunteer fire assistance, and urban and community forestry programs. The funding will enable the Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont to carry out projects that promote sustainable forest management, protect forest ecosystems, enhance wildfire preparedness, and expand public access to urban green spaces across the state.
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