Forestry Assistance
We’re here to help you take care of your forested land. It doesn't matter if you want to use it for fun, wildlife, or harvesting trees, we can give you advice on how to do it well. We teach the community about forests. Our District Forester can visit your land for free, talk about your goals and history, and check your property. If needed, they can connect you with experts and programs to help you manage your forest better.
Quality Forest Program (QFP)
The QFP encourages private forestland owners to manage their land in an economically viable and environmentally sustainable manner. Landowners receive an exemption from local school operating taxes and/or exemptions from uncapping of the taxable value of the property in the event of a change of ownership.
A program of the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD).
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
EQIP provides financial and technical assistance to plan and implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns to improve forest health, wildlife habitat, soil, water, and air quality.
A Program of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): Farm Bill Programs.
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
CSP helps landowners maintain and improve their existing conservation systems and adopt additional conservation activities to address priority resource concerns and meet landowner objectives.
A Program of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): Farm Bill Programs
Forest Stewardship Program (FSP)
The Forest Stewardship Plan is a custom plan developed by landowners and professional foresters to help landowners manage, protect, and enjoy their forests. This program offers financial assistance.
A program of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (MDNR) Forest Resources Division.
Commercial Forest (CF) Program
The CF program provides a significant property tax reduction to private forestland owners as an incentive to retain and manage their forestland for long-term timber production in support of the state’s forest products industry.
A program of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR).
Wildlife Division, Private Lands Program (PLP)
The PLP program focuses on providing private landowners with resources to create and manage habitats to benefit a variety of wildlife.
A program of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR).
Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program
The PFW focuses on improving habitat for federal trust resources: migratory birds, federally-listed endangered or threatened species, and inter-jurisdictional fish.
A U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFW) program.