2024 state forest action plan implementation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has awarded a $1,206,000 Project Grant to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (FOA) under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664). The grant, with a performance period from June 2024 to April 2029, will support the implementation of Arizona's 2024 State Forest Action Plan. Key focus areas include forest management, wildfire mitigation, ecosystem restoration, and invasive species control across Arizona's 22 million acres of forests and woodlands.

As part of this grant, FOA is providing sub-awards to two non-profit organizations - the Arizona Community Tree Council, Inc. and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Inc. The $24,000 sub-award to Arizona Community Tree Council will fund urban and community forestry initiatives, such as tree planting, maintenance, and public education. The $51,000 sub-award to Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum will support invasive plant treatment projects to reduce wildfire risk and protect native habitats. These collaborative efforts aim to advance critical environmental protection, climate adaptation, and sustainable land management goals across Arizona.