The deadline is just days away to submit a proposal for the Joint Chiefs' Landscape Restoration Partnership. USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Forest Service are seeking proposals by Sept. 4. The proposals are for fiscal year 2024 and would seek to improve forest health on public and private lands.
Fiscal year 2024 projects will build on the fiscal year 2022 and 2023 investments in projects that will mitigate wildfire risk, protect water quality, improve wildlife habitat, restore forest ecosystems and ultimately contribute to USDA's efforts to combat climate change.?Since 2014, USDA has invested $385 million in 124 projects.
Joint Chiefs' project proposals are developed at the local level through a collaborative process between NRCS, Forest Service, communities, and partners. Proposals may address one, two, or all three program objectives: reduce the risk of wildfire; protect water quality and supply; or improve wildlife habitat for at-risk species.
Landowners should contact their local NRCS and Forest Service office for more information.?
Sabrina Halvorson
National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc.
Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California's agriculture-rich Central Valley.
No comments:
Post a Comment