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SPTF Landing Page
Connecting people to conserve
forests
From the tallest mountains of California, to the beaches of Hawai’i and the mangroves of the United States Affiliated Pacific Islands, State, Private, & Tribal Forestry works across boundaries to conserve and maintain forests.
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Forest Health Protection
Collaborating to improve the health of California, Hawaii, and U.S. Affiliated Pacific Island forests through technical assistance, monitoring, and funding.
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Urban & Community Forestry
Enhancing, restoring, and sustaining trees and forests in the urban environment to cultivate healthy and resilient communities.
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Wood & Biomass Utilization
Supporting innovation and advancing markets for wood and biomass that support forest restoration, wildfire risk reduction, and community resilience.
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Tribal Relations
Committed to working with tribal partners to achieve healthy and resilient landscapes, both now and for generations to come.
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Forest Stewardship
Assisting private land owners in planning and sustainable forest management.
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Forest Legacy
Protecting private forest lands through acquisition and conservation easements.
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Community Forest & Open Space Program
Funding the establishment of community forests that provide continuing and accessible community benefits.
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Hawai’i & the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands
All State & Private Forestry programs provide support to partners in Hawai’i & the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands.
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Climate Change
Connecting climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts to foster an effective management response across varied activities and owernships.
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Shared Stewardship
Working collaboratively with national forests, tribes, state agencies, non-profit and private organizations to address complex land management challenges that span multiple jurisdictions.
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Conservation Finance
Conservation Finance brings external funds in the form of private financing, philanthropy, and public grants and loans, to leverage Forest Service-appropriated funds to increase pace and scale of restoration work
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Funding Resources
Delivering financial resources via grants and agreements to partners working hard to conserve and manage forests.
Resources
- 2022 Forest Health Highlights