Hardwood Initiative Cost-Share Program

The Hardwood Initiative Cost-Share Program provides cost share to private landowners (individuals, companies, LLCs, NGOs) who complete eligible hardwood management practices as recommended by a DOF forester. Cost share will be 90% of the cost, not to exceed the following per-acre limits:

*per-acre

In addition to the per-acre limits, the hardwood initiative cost share has a 5-acre minimum and a maximum of 100 acres per tract, per landowner, per year.

To learn whether any of these practices are right for your forest, consult your local DOF forester.

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Additional Resources

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Hardwood Assessment Tool (HAT)
Hardwood Assessment Tool (HAT)

This Hardwood Assessment Tool (HAT) aids in gathering and summarizing data for management plans.

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Hardwood Initiative Cost-Share Program - Cost Assistance for Hardwood Management
Hardwood Initiative Cost-Share Program – Cost Assistance for Hardwood ManagementFT0071

Forestry topic information sheet provides information about Department of Forestry’s Hardwood Initiative Cost-Share Program, who is eligible and what qualifies for cost share.

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DOF foresters can assist you with your forestland, contact your local DOF forester.

For more information or questions, e-mail us or use our contact form.



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