Regenerate New York Forestry Cost Share Grant Program
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Funding for Private Landowners to Grow the Forests of the Future
Interested landowners can apply until October 8th or until funds run out. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Private landowners from around New York State are growing
forests for our future. Photo by Josh Birnbaum, NASF
The purpose of this grant program is to support the regeneration of forests so they may continue to deliver vital services such as mitigating climate change, protecting air and water quality, and supporting the economy. Young forests in New York face many challenges today that did not exist a century ago, the most significant being wide-spread damage caused by increased white-tailed deer populations and competition from invasive vegetation. Active management of the land is essential to ensure the survival of young trees and allow forests to become established
Grant money available to help regenerate forests in New York
NEW YORK STATE (WBNG) The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced $450,000 worth of grants are available to help regenerate the state s forests.
The grant program is intended to help private landowners start the next generation of forests in New York. According to DEC Commissioner Basil Segios, about 75% of forests in New York are on private property. This is why money will be focused on them.
Any private landowners who own between 10 and 1,000 acres of forest land are able to apply for a grant. Each grant awarded will be worth $3,000 to $50,000.