2024 bipartisan infrastructure law wyoming state forest action plan

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) awarded a $663,000.00 Project Grant to the State of Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments on June 7, 2024. The funding will support the state's 2024 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Wyoming State Forest Action Plan, which encompasses a range of forest management and conservation activities across non-federal lands in Wyoming. Key focus areas include developing genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings, producing and distributing tree seedlings for reforestation, undertaking landscape restoration initiatives, mitigating invasive species threats, and promoting sustainable forestry practices. The grant will also fund projects to reduce wildfire risks, improve watershed function, enhance wildlife habitats, and advance urban and community forestry efforts. This federal grant award represents a critical investment in Wyoming's forestry and natural resource management infrastructure, leveraging state-level capabilities to deliver measurable environmental outcomes across the region.