Texas Resilient Landscapes Initiative

Statewide reforestation cost-share for landowners whose trees were lost to fire, flood, storms, drought, insects or disease in the last 10 years. Covers site prep (shredding, mulching, burning), seeding, riparian buffer and seedling planting, and browse protection on 10-150 acre projects. Priority goes to north/central Texas woodlands and south/west Texas riparian areas.

• Non-federal, non-industrial forest/woodland landowners in good standing with the State of Texas.

• Tree loss from natural disaster within last 10 years.

• Project area 10-150 acres; must include a planting/seeding practice.

• Written stewardship plan before reimbursement.

One year to complete project; inspection before reimbursement.

Published amounts: Non-federal, non-industrial forest landowners are eligible to receive up to $80,000 per year for practices implemented on their properties. Shredding or mulching $168.75/ac; prescribed fire $37.50/ac; other planting and browse-protection rates on page.

Online application during the announced window (next expected fall 2026).

Deadline text on the page: The application closed January 23, 2026. Another application will be announced in fall 2026, pending funding availability.