California Forest Improvement Program
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Funding Amount
Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
state
Overview
California Forest Improvement Program
The purpose of the California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) is to encourage private and public investment in, and improved management of, California forest lands and resources, to ensure adequate high quality timber supplies, related employment and other economic benefits, and the protection, maintenance, and enhancement of a productive and stable forest resource system for the benefit of present and future generations.
The program scope includes the improvement of all forest resources including fish and wildlife habitat, and soil and water quality. Cost-share assistance is provided to private and public ownerships containing 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land. Cost-shared activities include: Preparation of a Forest Management Plan by a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and RPF Supervision of the following: Reforestation, Site Preparation, Trees and Planting, Tree Shelters, Stand Improvement, Pre-commercial Thinning or Release, Pruning, Follow-up (includes mechanical, herbicide and/or slash disposal follow-up), Forestland conservation practices / fish and wildlife habitat improvement Broadcast/controlled/cultural burning is not eligible for CFIP cost share.
Details
- Agency: Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
- Type: Grant
- Funding Source: State
- Estimated Awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
- Award Amount: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
- Funding Method: Advances & Reimbursement(s)
- Matching Funds: 20%
Categories
Agriculture; Environment & Water
Eligible Applicants
Business; Individual; Nonprofit; Other Legal Entity; Public Agency
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