Implementation of on the ground practices that are designed to reduce forest density and fuel loading to prevent catastrophic wildfire, insect outbreaks, and to create fire adapted and sustainable…

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region awarded the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection $450,921 on January 2, 2026, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to implement on-the-ground practices reducing forest density and fuel loading to prevent catastrophic wildfire and insect outbreaks while creating fire-adapted and sustainable forest ecosystems in New Jersey.

Work performs in New Jersey through July 31, 2030. The Cooperative Forestry Assistance program supports forest resources management and conservation on nonfederal forest and rural lands, working with States, private landowners, and other partners to promote healthy forests and livable communities. Grants under this program may run up to five years and are typically awarded to State Forestry Agencies on the basis of negotiated targets or objectives.

Implementation of on the ground practices that are designed to reduce forest density and fuel loading to prevent catastrophic wildfire, insect outbreaks, and to create fire adapted and sustainable forest ecosystems in new jersey.