# Forest Stewardship Program and landowner technical assistance

> Advice and site visits from Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division (State) for AR, United States.

Official page: https://agriculture.arkansas.gov/forests/forest-management/forest-stewardship/
Source: https://treerm.org/residents/programs/ar-forestry-division-forest-stewardship-program · Updated 2026-11-08 · Status: Open

**What you get:** Free forest management plan and technical help from Forestry Division foresters for private owners of 10 or more forested acres

Private landowners with at least 10 acres of forest can get a forest management plan prepared at no cost by a multi-disciplinary team of natural resource professionals, followed by technical assistance to carry it out. Landowners who make significant progress can be nominated and certified as forest stewards, receiving a certificate and a sign. Separately, Forestry Division foresters offer free technical assistance on request: land examinations, written management plans, sample timber sale contracts and market lists, insect and disease help, information on cost-share programs covering 50 percent or more of tree planting and timber stand improvement costs, and timber tax information. Fire lane construction ($85 per hour) and prescribed burning ($50 per acre, $575 minimum) are fee-based.

## Who qualifies

Private landowners who own a minimum of 10 acres of forest and want to manage the land for its many resources. General technical assistance is free of charge on request and lists no acreage requirement.

## How to apply

Complete the online Stewardship Program application (Cognito Forms link on the page) or contact a cooperating agency; applications go to the district Forestry Division office, which will contact you. For technical assistance, contact the nearest Forestry Division office. Department: 1 Natural Resources Dr., Little Rock, AR 72205, (501) 225-1598.

**For:** Landowners, Farmers

> Note: Stewardship Program facts are from the Forest Stewardship page; free and fee-based service details are from the Landowner Technical Assistance page. Cost-share programs mentioned have their own qualifying requirements and deadlines.