USDA Forest Service - GLRI Forest Restoration 2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service will support projects in the Great Lakes basin that implement the following strategic, priority actions:

1. Mitigate Forest Insect and Disease Impacts–Implement targeted reforestation and forest protection actions to minimize invasive forest insect and disease impacts on watersheds.
2. Reduce Runoff from Degraded Sites through Green Infrastructure – Capture or treat stormwater runoff by planting trees and other vegetation as an integral component of green infrastructure.
3. Restore and Connect Coastal and Riparian Forest Habitats– Protect, restore, and enhance high-quality coastal zone and connecting riparian ecosystems where trees are an important component.

Education

• Public and state institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• Independent school districts

Government

• State governments
• Special district governments
• City or township governments
• County governments
• Public and Indian housing authorities
• Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Nonprofit

• Other Native American tribal organizations
• Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)