Bipartisan infrastructure law state fire assistance

The North Dakota State University (NDSU), operating as the North Dakota Forest Service, received a $438,080 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698). This grant, awarded on April 5, 2024, will fund a range of forestry and conservation services across North Dakota through March 31, 2029.

Key products and services to be delivered include developing forest management plans for private landowners, performing hazardous fuels reduction treatments to mitigate wildfire risks, producing and distributing tree seeds and seedlings for reforestation efforts, assisting with rural fire control and prevention, advancing urban tree planting and management programs, monitoring forest health threats, and enhancing the capabilities of state forestry agencies and volunteer fire departments. This funding will enable NDSU to leverage its expertise as a land-grant institution to promote sustainable stewardship of non-federal forest resources throughout the state.