Eligibility:
The Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA), provides payments to eligible owners of nonindustrial private forest (NIPF) land in order to carry out emergency measures to restore land damaged by a natural disaster.
Forestry Practices Covered:
To restore NIPF, EFRP participants may implement emergency forest restoration practices, such as:
- Debris removal, such as down or damaged trees, in order to establish a new stand or provide for natural regeneration
- Site preparation, planting materials, and labor to replant forest stand
- Restoration of forestland roads, fire lanes, fuel breaks, or erosion control structures
- Fencing, tree shelters, and tree tubes to protect trees from wildlife damage
- Wildlife enhancement to provide cover openings and wildlife habitat
Pay Rate:
Participants may receive financial assistance of up to 75% of the cost to implement approved emergency forest restoration practices.
Application Process:
- Get more program details
- FSA Farm Fact Sheet
- To apply: check with the Farm Service Agency at your local USDA Service Center regarding EFRP sign-up periods.