Forest Conservation Easement Program Act of 2025 establishes a program for conserving and restoring eligible land through forest land easements.
The Forest Conservation Easement Program Act of 2025 amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish a Forest Conservation Easement Program. The Secretary of Agriculture is tasked with facilitating and funding the purchase of forest land easements, developing forest management plans, and providing technical assistance. Eligible entities, including state or local government agencies and Indian Tribes, can apply for cost-share assistance to purchase easements. The program aims to protect working forests, enhance conservation values, and improve habitats for threatened species.
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