This $180,000 Project Grant award, provided by the USDA Forest Service under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680), supports the Utah Department of Agriculture's efforts to prevent, detect, and manage invasive forest species in the state.
Key activities funded through this 2-year award, set to conclude by September 2026, include conducting invasive species surveys, implementing pest suppression treatments, and developing improved forest health monitoring technologies. These initiatives aim to enhance the resilience and ecosystem health of non-federal forest and tree resources in Utah, in alignment with the overarching objectives of the Forest Health Protection program to protect against damaging forest insects, disease agents, and invasive plants nationwide.