The purpose of this proposal is to improve the puerto rico department of natural and environmental resources nursery facilities to increase tree production for reforestation and forest restoration…

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service International Institute of Tropical Forestry awarded the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources $480,000 on December 12, 2025, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act Nursery Vegetation program (CFDA 10.736) to modernize tree seedling nursery facilities and increase tree production for reforestation and forest restoration efforts across Puerto Rico.

The award funds capital improvements to nursery facilities and equipment, as well as salary, training, travel, and contract labor in seedling production activities. The work is performed in Puerto Rico through September 24, 2030. The program supports state and territorial forestry agencies in expanding seed and seedling production capacity through facility modernization and equipment upgrades or maintenance.

The purpose of this proposal is to improve the puerto rico department of natural and environmental resources nursery facilities to increase tree production for reforestation and forest restoration efforts across the entire territory.