These funds will actively manage forests for health, productivity, and economic sustainability in alignment with the maryland state forest action plan

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region awarded $524,144 to the State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources on June 18, 2026, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to actively manage forests for health, productivity, and economic sustainability in alignment with the Maryland State Forest Action Plan.

The award funds a multi-year initiative through June 17, 2031, targeting forest health through shoreline surveys, invasive species monitoring, and targeted pest treatments across Maryland. Simultaneously, the program supports the Maryland Forestry Economic Adjustment Strategy by providing workforce training, sawmill demonstrations, and partner collaborations to strengthen local wood markets. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

This multi-year initiative targets forest health through shoreline surveys, invasive species monitoring, and targeted pest treatments. Simultaneously, the program drives the maryland forestry economic adjustment strategy by providing workforce training, sawmill demonstrations, and partner collaborations to support local wood markets.