Hawai‘i Forest Stewardship Program
The Hawai‘i Forest Stewardship Program supports private landowners with science-based planning and technical resources to restore, enhance, and sustainably manage forests in Hawaii.
Funder: Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
Due Dates: Rolling (Proposals and management plans accepted year-round; reviewed quarterly)
Funding Amounts: Up to 75% cost-share for management plan development; up to 50% cost-share for project implementation; subject to available funding and project scale.
Summary: Supports private landowners in Hawaii to plan, enhance, and restore forests through technical and financial assistance for long-term stewardship.
Key Information: Highly competitive; funding for implementation is prioritized and ranked by advisory committee.
Description
The Hawai‘i Forest Stewardship Program (FSP), administered by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, provides private forest landowners with planning resources, technical support, and cost-share funding to promote the stewardship, enhancement, conservation, and restoration of Hawaii’s forests. The program is designed to help landowners develop comprehensive, 10-year forest management plans and implement a wide range of practices, including native species restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, watershed protection, agroforestry, recreation, fire prevention, and carbon storage. FSP aims to increase both the private and public benefits of forested lands, connecting participants to a network of experts and stewards across the state.
