The Forest Legacy Program (FLP) was established in 1990 to promote the long-term integrity of forestlands. Recognizing that the majority of the Nation’s forestlands are in private ownership, the program purchases forestlands in full fee or perpetual conservation easements. The program only works with willing sellers or donors.

Eligible Lands

• Be within a designated State Forest Legacy Area (in Nevada this includes Tahoe-Sierra Front, Mt. Charleston, Schell Creek Mountains, Muddy River, and Jarbidge areas).
• Be at least 10 acres in size.
• Be at least 75% forested or have the potential to be 75% forested as documented in a Stewardship plan.
• The land can be managed consistent with the purpose for which is was acquired for FLP (e.g. conservation forest, timber forest, recreational pursuits, hiking trails, wildlife migration corridors, etc.).
• The landowner is willing to sell or donate the interest in perpetuity.
• The landowner acknowledges that conservation easements will be held by a government entity if federal funds are used for the acquisition.

A celebration of the first 25 years of the U.S. Forest Service's Forest Legacy Program. This 27-minute program shares the history and highlights success stories from across the country.

Funding Opportunities

The Forest Legacy Program provides funding to private landowners, tribal and local government agencies, land trust organizations, and other qualified non-profit conservation organizations intersted in conserving forestlands.

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Additional Information

Use the links below to access additional documents, geospatial data, web applications, and external websites related to the Forest Stewardship Program.

U.S. Forest Service Stewardship Information on Private Lands

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