Infrastructure massachusetts state forest action plan

This $448,000 Project Grant award was provided by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The funding will support a range of comprehensive forest management, conservation, and restoration activities across non-federal lands in Massachusetts. Key focus areas include developing genetically improved tree seeds and seedlings, producing and distributing tree seedlings for reforestation, undertaking landscape restoration projects, mitigating invasive species threats, and promoting sustainable forestry practices. The award has an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2029, and aligns with the program's objectives to reduce wildfire risks, improve watershed function, enhance wildlife habitats, and advance urban and community forestry through collaborative, science-based approaches.