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Funding for Climate-Friendly Forestry
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Program level:
State
Provider:
Northwest Natural Resource Group
Benefits provided:
Financial, Free technical assistance
Land use:
Forest
Water-focused program:
Yes
Cost-sharing to help forests better withstand climate change and store more carbon.
Overview
Description:
With funding from the USDA’s Climate-Smart Commodities program, NNRG can now offer cost-share assistance directly to landowners in western Washington to help their forests better withstand climate change and store more carbon — thus reducing the amount of planet-warming carbon dioxide in the air.
NNRG offers this funding as part of a coalition that has launched a sweeping “climate-smart” forestry initiative promoting forest health, climate resilience, and carbon storage – and connecting those landowners with green builders who want “climate-smart” wood.
Forest stewardship activities NNRG will support through this program:
Forest management plans, new and updated.
Pre-commercial thinning
Commercial thinning of low-value stands that makes them more climate-resilient
Reforestation with species or genetic stock chosen to adapt to the changing climate (also known as assisted migration)
Modeling of enhanced carbon sequestration as a result of changes in rotation age or thinning schedules
Managing brush competition in recently planted stands
Reducing fuels and mitigating fire risk
Click the program link below for more information and FAQ's on Northwest Natural Resource Group's website.
Eligibility:
Small woodland owners need to have a farm and tract number through the Farm Service Agency. All program administration is through NNRG otherwise. NNRG can support woodland owners through the process of enrolling in FSA.
The land owner must have the ability to manage for timber production to qualify for funding. Some areas, like wetlands, may still be eligible on a case-by-case basis.
Financial benefit:
Step-based reimbursement rate with predetermined payment rates per practice.
Contact information
Information last updated on July 15, 2025.
Planning Importance
Developing a forest, agricultural, or conservation plan helps identify and prioritize objectives for landowners. These objectives can determine what type programs to search for. Supporting organizations in your area often provide free consultation and planning.
Landscape Characteristics
See how your land fits into the broader context of regional conservation, ecosystem services, and working lands' values across the landscape through our interactive mapper tool. It could help you determine which program is a good fit for you!
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