Project Grant 24DG11094200216

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $722,000 Project Grant through the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (CFDA 10.689) to Rensselaer Plateau Alliance Inc., a non-profit organization, to acquire and establish the Wolf Creek Community Forest in New York. This 5-year grant, with an end date of June 30, 2029, will enable Rensselaer Plateau Alliance to purchase private forestland, develop a comprehensive forest management plan, and create public recreation and educational opportunities. The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program provides financial assistance to tribal entities, local governments, and qualified conservation non-profits to acquire community forests and protect them from non-forest uses, while delivering environmental, economic, and social benefits to local communities.