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Cost Share for Rural Forestry
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Program level:
Local
Provider:
King Conservation District
Benefits provided:
Financial
Land use:
Forest
Water-focused program:
No
Cost-sharing for various needs.
Overview
Description:
In a contractual agreement with King Conservation District, forest landowners may qualify for the cost-sharing incentive program. Reimbursements of up to 75% of project cost up to allocated budget, may be awarded for stewardship projects. Must have a King Conservation Disctrict approved stewardhip plan that is less than 5 years old. Some regulatory flexibility is allowed.
Other requirements:
• 15-year practice lifetime
• Ongoing maintenance
• Continued control of invasive weeds
• Replanting if mortality occurs
• 25% cost-share (from landowner)
• Follow-up site visits from KCD throughout practice lifetime
• Annual photo submission
Please see website for webinar, presentation slides, and further information.
Eligibility:
Forest landowners in King County with a King Conservation Disctrict approved stewardship plan that is less than 5 years old.
Must first start with filling out the Request for Technical Assistance form on the website.
Financial benefit:
Cost-sharing options vary
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
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