The Georgia Forestry Commission has received a $2,000,000 Project Grant award under the Inflation Reduction Act - Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.734), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. This grant, awarded on Sep 16, 2024, will support the acquisition of environmentally important forest areas in Georgia threatened by conversion to non-forest uses. The Commission will leverage the funding to implement a range of conservation activities, including acquiring conservation easements, purchasing land in fee simple, and undertaking sustainable forest management practices. These efforts aim to preserve critical forest ecosystems and prevent their loss to development or other non-forest uses. As a state forestry agency, the Georgia Forestry Commission has extensive experience working with the USDA Forest Service on various reforestation, land restoration, and forest management initiatives through both federal contracts and grants. This latest award will enable the Commission to continue its role in supporting federal goals for protecting environmentally sensitive forestlands across the state.
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