The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $345,432 State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance (CFDA 10.698) project grant to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF) Central Depository Account Division. This 5-year grant, awarded on August 6, 2024, will support LDAF's efforts to prevent, control, and manage wildfires across Louisiana's non-federal forest and rural lands. Key activities include hazardous fuels reduction, community wildfire protection planning, fire prevention education, incident management support, and capacity building for fire departments and forestry agencies. This grant aligns with the program's objectives to enhance forest resilience, promote fire-adapted communities, and protect lives and property from wildfire risks in the region.
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