Forest action plan implementation grant aims to preserve and enhance the environmental, social, and economic benefits of non-federal forests by providing education, resources, and technical assistance…

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service Northern Region awarded $699,217 to the Idaho Department of Lands on August 26, 2026, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to implement Idaho's Forest Action Plan by providing education, resources, and technical assistance to forest landowners statewide. The award funds the delivery of technical advice, educational opportunities, implementation support, and access to financial assistance that advance four state forest action plan goals: increasing forest diversity and climate resilience, identifying and enhancing high-value ecosystem forestlands, building forest ecosystem resilience to human activities, and supporting economically vibrant and sustainable forest-based wood products markets. Performance occurs across Idaho through July 31, 2031.

Forest action plan implementation grant aims to preserve and enhance the environmental, social, and economic benefits of non-federal forests by providing education, resources, and technical assistance to forest landowners statewide in idaho. By providing technical advice, educational opportunities, implementation and access to financial assistance, these programs serve a critical function in contributing toward idaho's shared stewardship all lands management goals and advancing the following idaho FAP goals: forest action plan goal 1: idaho's forests are diverse and resilient to climatic changes and other threats. Forest action plan goal 2: forestlands that provide the highest ecosystem benefits are identified, maintained, and enhanced. Forest action plan goal 3: forest ecosystems are more resilient to human activities. Forest action plan goal 4: forest-based wood products markets are economically vibrant and sustainable.