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Oregon Conservation Programs
Community Forest Program
Program level:
State
Land use:
Forest
Provider:
U.S. Forest Service, Pacific NW Region, State & Private Cooperative Forestry.
Benefits provided:
Finanical
Water-focused program:
No
The goal of the Community Forest Program is to establish community forests; this is achieved by acquiring land which protects it from conversion to non-forest uses.
Overview
Description:
The goal of the Community Forest Program is to establish community forests; this is achieved by acquiring land which protects it from conversion to non-forest uses. The Community Forest Program is a federal program that assists landowners in establishing community forests, and sustainably managing them for public benefit including recreation, income, wildlife habitat, stewardship demonstrations sites, and environmental education.
Eligibility:
Lands eligible for grants funded under the program must be private forest at least five acres in size and at least 75 percent forested, or suitable for sustaining forest cover
Financial benefit:
The program pays up to 50 percent of the project costs and requires a 50% non-federal match.
Contact information
Contact person:
Nathan Agalzoff
Organization:
Phone number:
503-945-7393
Email:
Information last updated on July 1, 2022.
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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