Description
The Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) program is designed to encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes. The program aims to support landscape scale restoration and management that results in measurable improvements to public benefits derived from State and private forest lands. Eligible applicants include State and territorial forestry agencies, units of local government, Tribes, non-profit organizations, and universities. Projects must achieve on-the-ground outcomes on rural, non-industrial private forest land and/or rural State or local government forest land.
Key aspects of the program include:
* Collaboration between States, Tribes, universities, non-profit organizations, and the USDA Forest Service
* Emphasis on science-based restoration and management
* Focus on priority landscapes and issues identified in State Forest Action Plans
* Eligibility for Indian Tribe-owned lands and Tribal organizations
* Requirement for State Forester sponsorship for non-Tribal applications
* Competitive funding process with a separate national LSR Tribal Request for Proposals
* Grant awards ranging from $30,000 to $600,000
* Project duration and implementation timeline vary, but typically span several months to a few years