Cooperative Forestry Research

Objective

The goal of McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research funding is to increase forestry research in the production, utilization, and protection of forestland; to train future forestry scientists; and to involve other disciplines in forestry research. The eligible forestry research mandated areas as defined by the McIntire- Stennis legislation are: 1.) reforestation and management of land for the production of crops of timber and other related products of the forest; 2.) management of forest and related watershed lands to improve conditions of water flow and to protect resources against floods and erosion; 3.) management of forest and related rangeland for production of forage for domestic livestock and game and improvement of food and habitat for wildlife; management of forest lands for outdoor recreation; 4.) protection of forest land and resources against fire, insects, diseases, or other destructive agents; 5.) utilization of wood and other forest products; and 6.) development of sound policies for the management of forest lands and the harvesting and marketing of forest products; and such other studies as may be necessary to obtain the fullest and most effective use of forest resources.

Who Can Apply

• State
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)

Funds are appropriated by Congress for distribution to State institutions certified as eligible by a State representative designated by the Governor of each State. Funds are apportioned among States by the Secretary of Agriculture after consultation with a National Advisory Council representing the State- certified forestry schools and other groups concerned with forestry research. This program is also available to Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Micronesia.

Who Benefits

• U.S. Territories
• State

Funds are appropriated by Congress for distribution to State institutions certified as eligible by a State representative designated by the Governor of each State. Funds are apportioned among States by the Secretary of Agriculture after consultation with a National Advisory Council representing the State- certified forestry schools and other groups concerned with forestry research. This program is also available in Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana, and Micronesia.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

patrick.cassidy@usda.gov
8169261490