Forest Legacy Program Administration Services

The Mississippi Forestry Commission is seeking a contractor to provide Forest Legacy Program administration services. The contractor will be responsible for developing and distributing program promotion materials, updating electronic copies of the Assessment of Need, organizing meetings with land trusts and other interested parties, and aiding applicants with application completion. The contractor will also be responsible for coordinating the review and selection of nominations, facilitating the submission of nominated tracts to the USDA Forest Service, and attending regional and national meetings to represent Mississippi. The contract will be for a period of five years, with the option to renew. Key responsibilities include: • Developing and distributing Forest Legacy Program promotion materials • Updating electronic copies of the Assessment of Need • Organizing meetings with land trusts and other interested parties • Aiding applicants with application completion • Coordinating the review and selection of nominations • Facilitating the submission of nominated tracts to the USDA Forest Service • Attending regional and national meetings to represent Mississippi