Florida Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
Forest Service
Due October 9, 2026
The Florida Southern Pine Beetle Assistance and Prevention Program helps non-industrial private forest landowners reduce pine beetle damage through management practices. It provides partial cost reimbursement or incentive payments for forest treatments that improve stand health and decrease infestation susceptibility. Funding comes from temporary USDA Forest Service grants.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are non-industrial private forest landowners located in 44 northern Florida counties within the southern pine beetle range. Minimum tract size is 10 acres (5 acres for first pulpwood thinning). One application per landowner annually, with up to two approved practices per year.
Details
Release Date
September 1, 2026
Deadline
October 9, 2026
Financial Instrument
Cost Share
Maximum Award Amount
$10,000
Terms
Maximum funding is $10,000 per landowner per year. All payments are made at specified per-acre or per-seedling rates. Eligible practices: first pulpwood thinning, prescribed burning, planting longleaf and/or slash pine, and mechanical underbrush treatments. Limited funding is available.
Application Instructions
The program will accept new applications from September 1 – October 9, 2026. Contact your local County Forester office for details.
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Updated September 1, 2026
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