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Healthy Forest Reserve Program (HFRP)

Overview

The Healthy Forest Reserve Program (HFRP) is a program established to provide financial assistance to private landowners to undertake projects that restore and enhance forest ecosystems to help promote the recovery of threatened and endangered species, improve biodiversity; and enhance carbon sequestration.  The Secretary of Agriculture has delegated authority to implement HFRP to the NRCS Chief.

Funding

The 2008 Farm Bill provides $9.75 million for fiscal year 2010.

Enrollment Options

  1. A 10-year cost-share agreement,
  2. A 30-year easement,
  3. A permanent easement or an easement for the maximum duration allowed under State law.
For additional information in West Virginia contact:

Contact Person Title Telephone Number e-mail Address
Greg Kist Acting ASTC-Programs 304-284-7595 Greg.Kist@wv.usda.gov

For More Information

Contact your local USDA NRCS Service Center by clicking the county on the map.
 

    Last Modified: 11/05/2009

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