Good Neighbor Authority

Department Of Agriculture, Forest Service

Good Neighbor Authority allows the Forest Service to authorize states, counties, and federally recognized Indian tribes to conduct certain projects on federal lands in pursuit of specified land management goals (16 U.S.C. ยง 2113a and 16 U.S.C. ยง 8571). The authority allows the Forest Service to collaborate with these entities to plan and execute cross-jurisdictional restoration and recreation work.

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Helps states, counties, and tribes improve forests and recreation areas. They get support for restoration projects and better access to outdoor spaces.

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Category
Agriculture, Food & Fisheries
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, Forest Service

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What Is This Program?

Good Neighbor Authority allows the Forest Service to enter into cooperative agreements with states, counties, and federally recognized tribes to conduct restoration and/or recreation services across jurisdictional boundaries. Project work increases the pace and scale of forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and enhances recreational opportunities and access. Generated revenue is reinvested into land management goals.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Enables the USDA Forest Service to enter into agreements with state forestry agencies for cooperative forest management work. This includes critical tasks such as reducing hazardous fuels, providing infrastructure protection, and fostering forest and watershed restoration. The program facilitates federal investment in state-led forest health projects.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: forestry, natural resources, environmental management

Region: US states

Other Criteria: US state forestry agencies, participating US states

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