Financial Assistance Available to Forest Landowners and Industry
Financial Assistance Available to Forest Landowners and Industry tn.gov
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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) invites forest landowners to apply for technical and financial assistance to establish or improve their forests. Forest industry members, including loggers, may also apply for assistance to enhance water quality protection and expand harvesting capacity.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Goal 15: Life on Land
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
“These programs are an investment in sustainable forest management,” State Forester Heather Slayton said. “They make it feasible for private forest landowners to invest in their woodlands and they support growth in the forest industry which is an important part of Tennessee’s economy.”
Numerous agencies and programs offer financial assistance to landowners and loggers, each with its own objectives, eligibility rules, and sign-up periods. TDF Area Foresters can provide guidance on which programs might be the best fit for interested parties and assist with navigating program requirements.
Most programs are designed to reimburse recipients for a share of the cost of their approved project. Reimbursement amounts can cover between 50 and 100 percent of costs, with most programs capping total reimbursement at $15,000 per recipient.
Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP)
- Supports long-term investments in the future of Tennessee’s forests
- Promotes sustainable forest management practices
- Impacts soil protection, timber, wildlife habitat, and clean water
TAEP incentives are also available for sawmills and loggers to avoid impacts to the environment and promote water quality during harvesting operations.
Southern Pine Beetle Initiative (SPBI)
- Promotes the establishment of pine beetle resistant pine stands
- Enhances forest management practices to make existing pine stands more resilient to the insect
- Administered by TDF in Tennessee, funded by the USDA Forest Service
More information on these and other programs can be found on TDF’s website at: www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/landowners/financial.html.
Please contact your local TDF Area Forester to learn more about these and other financial assistance programs, determine eligibility, apply, and implement a plan. Contact information for Area Foresters is posted online at: www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/staff.html.
About the Division of Forestry
The Division of Forestry protects Tennessee’s forests by fighting wildfires, coordinating hazard emergency response, providing prescribed fire guidance and contract services, as well as wildland fire training. Additionally, the Division promotes the responsible use of forest resources by assisting landowners, providing quality seedlings, monitoring insects and diseases, improving urban forests, managing state forests, protecting water quality, and collecting forest inventory data. The Division also works to promote primary and secondary forest industries to stimulate the state’s economy. Visit www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests for more information.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 15: Life on Land
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
The issues highlighted in the article are related to sustainable forest management, water quality protection, and the growth of the forest industry. These align with SDG 15, which focuses on protecting, restoring, and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. The article also mentions the impact on soil protection, timber, wildlife habitat, and clean water, which are relevant to SDG 15. Additionally, the mention of financial assistance for loggers and the promotion of water quality during harvesting operations connect to SDG 6, which aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Lastly, the support for growth in the forest industry aligns with SDG 8, which focuses on promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 15.2: Promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests.
- Target 6.3: Improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping, and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals.
- Target 8.2: Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading, and innovation.
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are promoting sustainable forest management (Target 15.2), enhancing water quality protection (Target 6.3), and supporting growth in the forest industry (Target 8.2).
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator 15.2.1: Progress towards sustainable forest management.
- Indicator 6.3.2: Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality.
- Indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita.
The article does not explicitly mention specific indicators, but based on the identified targets, indicators that can be used to measure progress towards those targets include the progress towards sustainable forest management (Indicator 15.2.1), the proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality (Indicator 6.3.2), and the annual growth rate of real GDP per capita (Indicator 8.2.1).
4. Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 15: Life on Land | Target 15.2: Promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests. | Indicator 15.2.1: Progress towards sustainable forest management. |
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | Target 6.3: Improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping, and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals. | Indicator 6.3.2: Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality. |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Target 8.2: Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading, and innovation. | Indicator 8.2.1: Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita. |
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