Forestry BMP Cost-Share Program
The Forestry BMP Cost-Share Program from Indiana DNR supports landowners in adopting science-based forestry and conservation practices through technical and financial assistance.
Funder: Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round; subject to periodic ranking/enrollment periods)
Funding Amounts: Cost-share payments for eligible practices; some programs include annual rental payments; contract terms typically range from 1–15 years depending on program.
Summary: Supports Indiana landowners in implementing forestry and conservation best management practices through financial and technical assistance.
Key Information: Eligibility and payment rates vary by the specific federal or state conservation program selected.
Description
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry BMP Cost-Share Program serves as an umbrella initiative to connect Indiana landowners, farmers, and ranchers with a suite of federal and state cost-share and rental-payment programs. The program's primary goal is to facilitate the adoption of forestry and conservation best management practices (BMPs) on private land, supporting projects such as forest restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, wetland enhancement, and water/soil quality protection. Through this initiative, participants can access technical and financial assistance offered by programs like EQIP, CRP, WHIP, CREP, and WRP, administered by agencies such as USDA NRCS, USDA FSA, and ISDA.
