Texas A&M Forest Service buys working-forest conservation easements from willing landowners in the Texas Forest Legacy Area, using USDA Forest Service funds. Landowners keep ownership and timber rights. The USFS pays 75% of easement value; the 25% match can come from partners or a bargain sale.
Eligibility
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Forestland within the Texas Forest Legacy Area (map).
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Willing seller of development rights with clear title.
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Work with the Forest Legacy Coordinator and Texas Forest Legacy Committee on the 25% match; allow site visits.
Details
Release Date
January 1, 2027
Deadline
June 30, 2027
Organization
Financial Instrument
Easement
Terms
Perpetual conservation easement recorded on the deed.
Published amounts: The U.S. Forest Service covers 75% of the cost to purchase the easement and the landowner covers the remaining 25%.
Application Instructions
Submit the application to TFS (Jan 1 - June 30); TFLC reviews, then Regional (August) and National (November) panels rank.
Deadline text on the page: Texas A&M Forest Service accepts projects from January 1 through June 30 each year.
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Updated October 15, 2026
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