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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