The California Forest Improvement Program provides cost-share assistance for forest management activities on private and public forest lands between 20 and 5,000 acres. Funded activities include preparation of forest management plans, reforestation, site preparation, stand improvement, and fish and wildlife habitat enhancement. The program supports sustainable timber supplies, economic benefits, and forest resource protection. Matching funds vary by acreage, with higher cost-share rates for smaller landowners.
Open to businesses, individuals, nonprofits, other legal entities, and public agencies owning 20 to 5,000 acres of forestland in California. Forestland must be at least 10% occupied by native trees. Timber production zone lands are exempt from the 20-acre minimum.
