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USDA Forest Service Eastern Region
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Communities at risk from wildfires can now apply for funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is accepting applications for the Community Wildfire Defense Grant program to assist at-risk communities, including tribes and Alaska Native Corporations, with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks.
Notices of funding opportunities are available on Grants.gov. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time on February 28, 2025. Applicants are strongly encouraged to develop proposals in consultation with state or Forest Service regional cooperative fire contacts listed in the Notices of Funding Opportunity. For additional information visit Community Wildfire Defense Grant program.
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Funding is available from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act through the Forest Service’s three grant programs to support the forest products economy: Wood Innovations Grant, Community Wood Grant, and Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Grant Programs.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced it is making up to $34 million in funding available to support innovation and jobs in the forestry sector while supporting healthy forest landscapes. The agency is seeking proposals that will spark innovation, create new markets for sustainable wood products and renewable wood energy, and expand processing capacity.
For more information and to apply: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/energy-forest-products/wood-innovation
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Fall Colors in the Eastern Region National Forests
The most colorful time of the year is fast approaching, and we at the USDA Forest Service Eastern Region are excited to see our forests light up with brilliant displays of color across the landscape!
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Bats, more than just a pretty face
As land managers, the USDA Forest Service recognizes the role it plays in providing high-quality habitat to support remaining bat populations. Healthy forests provide better habitat for bats and improve their ability to survive.
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Eastern Region Sites of Civil Rights & Resistance Portal
The Forest Service is excited to share a brand-new tool called the Eastern Region Sites of Civil Rights & Resistance Portal to provide information about important historical Sites of Civil Rights and Resistance throughout the Region.
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Urban Connections
The program aims to provide meaningful, nature-based educational programming and experiences that connect urban residents to the green spaces around them and their national forests.
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Forest Accomplishments Reports
Recreation fees provide and enhance recreation sites, facilities, and services. Visitors benefit directly from the fees they pay.
Features
Spread Christmas cheer, not forest pests
‘Tis the season to deck the halls with boughs of holly. We have spent time planning out details for decorating our homes to create a festive atmosphere during the holiday season. While we made sure we picked out the perfect tree for our home, we should also consider how we will dispose of the tree once the holiday season has ended.
New Pest Alert — Elm Zigzag Sawfly
The USDA Forest Service’s Eastern Region Forest Health staff released a pest alert on elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive insect that defoliates elm trees. Check out the pest alert to learn where the insect is found, how to identify it and the threat it poses to elm trees.