Appropriations for forests equal a fantastic investment.
Budget deliberations are a seasonal tradition in state government and are a huge challenge for agencies, legislators and the governor. So, funding sources are getting a lot of attention these days, as well as the destination of those funds. The Forestry Commission is best known for using its state appropriated funds for fighting wildfires, but it is also mandated to develop the forest resource as an economic engine and sound investment as well.
To understand the Forestry Commission budget it helps to understand where the money comes from and where it goes. Currently, the agency receives $14.3 million in state-appropriated funds, down 21 percent from $18 million last year. This money pays salaries, benefits and operating costs. $200,000 of that total is directly distributed to private landowners as Forest Renewal Program (FRP) dollars. In addition, this money is matched by the forest industry’s wood consuming mills at a ratio of 4:1. So when the state provides us $200,000, industry matches it with $800,000. These funds are then distributed to forest landowners as an incentive for them to invest in site preparation, tree planting and other forest treatments. More Info
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