Forest Conservation and Management Program supports Maryland landowners with tax incentives for property-specific forest stewardship that conserves forests and their public benefits.
The Maryland Forest Legacy Program by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources conserves private forests through perpetual easements, protecting ecological value and preventing non-forest development.
The Maryland Farm Stewardship Program funds tree planting and conservation practices to improve water quality and wildlife habitat on Maryland farms, led by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Tree Planting Incentives support Maryland farmers and landowners planting new trees through agricultural conservation practices to advance the state’s tree-planting goal and capture greenhouse gas emissions.
The Mel Noland Woodland Incentive Program funds science-based forest management practices for Maryland private woodland owners through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants from Maryland DNR support research-driven acquisition and improvement of Maryland’s public outdoor recreation spaces and natural resource conservation.