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Landscape Scale Restoration Grant
Aug. 1, 2019
Story summary:
- Each year the US Forest Service encourages collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes through the Landscape Scale Restoration Grant.
Quick Facts
Landscape Scale Restoration Grant
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Forest Service Mission
To sustain the health, diversity and production of the Nation’s forests and grasslands
to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Grant’s Goal
Promote collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes and
further State Forest Action Plans.
Eligibility
Organizations and agencies submit draft applications to State Forester for consideration.
State forestry agencies submit applications.
What do they fund?
Projects that address: Water Quality, Watershed Health, Wildlife Habitat, Ecosystem
Services, Education, Landowner Outreach, Community Infrastructure Risk Protection
What do they NOT fund?
Projects on federal lands; R&D; Urban Forest Projects (populations greater than 50,000);
Small Business Start-up; Capital Improvements
Length of funding
Up to 3 years
Amount of funding
Min. $25,000
Max. 15% of total available
Match
1:1 non-Federal match
Timing
In 2019, initial drafts were due to State Foresters by Sept.
State sponsors submit letter of support of applicants by Oct.
About
The Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Grant are competitive grants (at the state or national level) intended to fund collaborative, science-based forest restoration projects that will provide benefits to the American public, including timber and fuel wood, wildlife habitat, watershed protection and well-paying rural jobs.
State forestry agencies submit projects for funding. Projects can be submitted to the State Forester prior to application deadline. State Foresters can sponsor up to five submissions from their state. Contact your State Forester early to begin aligning state forestry goals with your project goals to increase your project’s potential for funding.
Projects are expected to be collaborative and driven by partnerships with diverse stakeholder. Begin talking to your state forester today about potential projects for future funding! (Be sure to engage The Nature Conservancy – they are always looking to partner on restoration projects.)
LSR funds can only be spent on non-federal lands. Projects can include healthy watershed projects that improve water quality, wildlife habitat, education, tree planting, strategic outreach to landowners and land managers and more.
More Info/Resources
Project Examples
Missouri Department of Conservation - Facilitating Donated Forestry Conservation Easement in Priority Landscaes
This project enhanced the USFS Forest Legacy Program. Current tax laws have created
a significant incentive for private landowners to donate forestry conservation easements
with minimal involvement of MDC or the USFS. The primary obstacle to obtaining these
donations is the stewardship fees needed by land trusts to create and hold conservation
easements in perpetuity. This facilitated the protection of 3,500+ acres of high priority
privately owned forestland by providing funding to land trusts for stewardship fees
and closing costs on tracts competitively approved by MDC.
Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources - Bringing Forests Back
This project increased tree canopy in Southwester Illinois cities through a comprehensive
approach of information gathering, outreach and education, and tree planting in order
to increase environmental benefits and combat commercial development and urbanization
lacking tree investments.
Contact Info
For Midwestern States, including Missouri, contact:
Carleen Yocum
carleen.yocum@usda.gov
St. Paul, MN Field Office
651-649-5276
Justine Gartner
Missouri State Forester
justine.gartner@mdc.mo.gov