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Get Paid to Plant Forests in Minnesota!
4 Jul
Summary
- Landowners can get up to 75% reimbursement for tree planting costs.
- A minimum of 400 trees and three species are required per acre.
- Applications are accepted until December 1 for spring 2027 planting.
Minnesota private landowners are invited to enhance their property's ecological value through the Department of Natural Resources' Field to Forest Cost Share Program. This initiative focuses on reforestation, aiming to plant 1,500 acres in its second round, with planting scheduled for spring 2027. Landowners can receive up to 75% reimbursement for tree planting expenses, plus an additional $500 per acre upon completion. A minimum of 400 trees and at least three different species must be planted per acre to ensure forest diversity and health.
Applications for this program are currently being accepted on a rolling basis until December 1. The program supports planting on three or more acres of land that historically supported forests, excluding residential landscaping or grassland conversion. Working with a DNR forester, participants will develop a project plan. Reimbursements are considered taxable income, and successful project completion is subject to forester inspection. Funding for this endeavor is provided by a grant from the U.S. Forest Service.
