Forest Stewardship Plan Writing Cost-Share

The Roseau Soil and Water Conservation District offers a Forest Stewardship or Management Plan writing cost-share assistance through the Roseau River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan.

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The primary goal of this cost-share program is to encourage woodland owners to actively manage their forested lands for water quality and terrestrial habitat benefits.

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Eligible applicants must have land within the boundary of the Roseau River Watershed area and must meet eligibility requirements for plan writing. This program is delivered on a first come, first serve basis. 

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Cost-share will cover up to 640 acres with payment not to exceed 90% of the total plan writing cost or $5454. Minimum acres are 20. This payment is based on the formula ($300 base + $9/ac) X 90%) or 90% of the total eligible cost, whichever is less.

 

Other requirements are that 50% the enrollment area must be wooded, have no structures (cabin, etc), cannot be grazed by livestock, or hayed. A DNR approved forest management plan writer or DNR forester must prepare the plan. 

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To request an application or to have any questions answered about the program, call the Roseau SWCD at 218-463-1903. The instructions and application may be viewed and downloaded, see buttons on the right.