Emergency Mountain Pine Beetle Response and Coordination Act establishes a grant program for mountain pine beetle response projects.
The Emergency Mountain Pine Beetle Response and Coordination Act establishes a grant program for mountain pine beetle response projects. The Secretary of Agriculture will issue competitive grants to eligible sponsors for projects on National Forest System land. Projects may include activities such as hazard tree removal, forest thinning, reforestation, and ecological restoration. The Secretary will also enter into cooperative agreements with covered entities to support detection, treatment, and mitigation of infestations.
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