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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the Establishing Large Forests (ELF) Grant Program, providing $4.5 million to support forest establishment on private lands. This program offers grants from $30,000 to $750,000 for private landowners with 5+ acres of unforested land to aid in site preparation, tree planting, removal of competing vegetation, and deer protection measures. ELF is part of the broader climate resilience initiative under Governor Hochul's "25 million Trees" project and aims to enhance biodiversity, air and water quality, and carbon storage.
Key Details:
· Eligibility: Private landowners (or representatives) with at least 5 acres of unforested land in New York State.
· Grant Amount: $30,000–$750,000
· Deadline: Applications due by 3 p.m., January 7, 2025.
· Webinar: Informational webinar on Thursday, Nov. 14, 9-11 a.m. (Recording available on DEC’s website afterward).
· Application: Through SFS Grants Management System; search for “Establishing Large Forests” or “ELF.”
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