# Forest Stewardship Program

> Advice and site visits from Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands (State) for UT, United States.

Official page: https://ffsl.utah.gov/forestry/landowner-assistance/forest-stewardship/
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**What you get:** Help from a state Area Forester to write a Forest Stewardship Plan for private forest land of 10 or more acres

The Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands helps private forest landowners manage their forests and related resources so the land stays productive and healthy. The program provides resources to develop a Forest Stewardship Plan, which identifies the property's goals and priorities and recommends management activities to meet them. Common priorities in Utah include wildfire risk reduction, forest health, timber-based economic diversification and wildlife habitat enhancement.

## Who qualifies

Nonindustrial private forest landowners with at least 10 acres. Nonindustrial land is owned by a private individual, group, association, corporation or other private legal entity. Eligible land is rural land with existing tree cover or land suitable for growing trees.

## How to apply

Contact the Area Forester at your local Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands office, or email the Forest Stewardship Program Coordinator. Main office 801-538-5418 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm); staff directory at contact.ffsl.utah.gov. No deadline is stated.

**For:** Landowners, Farmers

> Note: The program page does not state whether there is a fee, does not mention site visits or cost share, and does not list Area Forester contacts or the coordinator's email; use the staff directory or main phone line.