Apply for reforestation assistance at the Forest Service
Grant application for the reforestation of damaged areas (following storms, bark beetle infestations, or drought) submitted to the Forest Service—funding is available for planting and crop protection costs.
How to proceed
- 1
Report damaged areas to the Forest Service
The Forest Service documents the damage for the purpose of funding.
- 2
Submit a grant application with a cost estimate
Land survey and cost estimate for seedlings.
- 3
Perform and bill the procedure
Planting after approval; funding after acceptance.
Required documents
- Documentation of damage (photos, area)Mandatory
- Cost Estimate for Planting StockMandatory
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 1 months
Official: max. approx. 1 months
Online application
In person or by post
Common mistakes
- • Action initiated prior to submitting the application
- • Claim filed too late
Common reasons for rejection
- • Damage not documented
- • Area not eligible for funding
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Forest owners with areas damaged by natural disasters.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 76.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Action initiated prior to submitting the application
- •Claim filed too late
Common reasons for rejection
- •Damage not documented
- •Area not eligible for funding
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Questions & Answers
Is there a minimum area requirement?▼
Eligibility generally applies to plots of 0.1 hectares or larger; exact limits vary by state.