Emergency Forest Restoration Program

EFRP offers cost share assistance—up to 75%—to owners of nonindustrial private forest land affected by qualifying disasters like wildfires, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, ice storms, or insect infestations. To qualify, the land must have had tree cover before the disaster and now face damage that threatens future forest use or ecosystem health. Approved activities include debris removal, site prep, tree planting, restoring roads or fire breaks, installing fencing or shelters, and improving wildlife habitat. Funding is granted based on available appropriations and applications are taken on a first come, first served basis following a disaster declaration.