This project will fund the technical assistance and development of tax and estate planning resources for non-industrial private forest landowners to maximize economic opportunities and improve…

The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. received a $347,678 Project Grant awarded on July 3, 2025, under the Inflation Reduction Act Landscape Scale Restoration program (CFDA 10.731) administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The grant funds technical assistance and development of tax and estate planning resources designed to support non-industrial private forest landowners in maximizing economic opportunities and improving forest management practices. By addressing knowledge gaps and improving access to emerging markets for forest products, this initiative enables private landowners to participate in traditional and emerging timber markets while strengthening economic prospects in rural communities.

The project aligns with Executive Order 14225's objectives to expand American timber production by facilitating private landowner participation in diverse forest product markets. The award period extends through December 31, 2029, allowing for sustained delivery of planning resources and technical guidance to help private forest landowners navigate complex financial and management decisions related to their timberlands.

This project will fund the technical assistance and development of tax and estate planning resources for non-industrial private forest landowners to maximize economic opportunities and improve forest management. Their gaps in knowledge and access deter them from participating in emerging markets that pave the way for economic prosperity in their rural communities. This project aligns with the goals outlined under president trump's executive order 14225 to support the immediate expansion of american timber production by enhancing market participation in traditional and emerging markets for forest products managed by private landowners.