1. Forestry in the 2002 Farm Bill New Opportunities for Pennsylvania’s Forest Landowners “Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002” Forestry and the 2002 Farm Bill.ppt Mark Buccowich, USDA Forest Service State and Private Forestry, Northeastern Area 1/13/03

2. Forestry in the 2002 Farm Bill Why is this a concern? 17 million acres are Forest (59 % total land base) 17 million acres are Forest (59 % total land base) 11.9 million acres of Non-Industrial Private Forestland (41.5%) 11.9 million acres of Non-Industrial Private Forestland (41.5%) 512,700 Private Forest Landowners 512,700 Private Forest Landowners Forest Based Earnings: $2,858,151,000 (sector ranked 8 th ) Forest Based Earnings: $2,858,151,000 (sector ranked 8 th )

3. Forestry in the 2002 Farm Bill

4. Importance of Forestry in PA Pennsylvania has more hardwood growing stock than any other state in the nation! Pennsylvania has more hardwood growing stock than any other state in the nation! 78% of material harvested in the State comes from Private forestlands 78% of material harvested in the State comes from Private forestlands But….85% of PA Private Forestland owners, controlling 80% of the private forestland, do not have a written management plan…. But….85% of PA Private Forestland owners, controlling 80% of the private forestland, do not have a written management plan….

5. Forestry in the 2002 Farm Bill PA’s Private Forestland “lumped” in one contiguous block

6. Forestry in the 2002 Farm Bill President Bush signed Bill into Law May 13, 2002 President Bush signed Bill into Law May 13, 2002 Bill organized into “Titles” Bill organized into “Titles” Conservation and Forestry Titles of particular Conservation and Forestry Titles of particular interest (Titles II and VIII) Read it yourself at: Read it yourself at: Forestry Title: http://www.usda.gov/farmbill/conference_report/title8.pdf Forestry Title: http://www.usda.gov/farmbill/conference_report/title8.pdfhttp://www.usda.gov/farmbill/conference_report/title8.pdf Conservation Title: http://www.usda.gov/farmbill/conference_report/title2.pdf Conservation Title: http://www.usda.gov/farmbill/conference_report/title2.pdfhttp://www.usda.gov/farmbill/conference_report/title2.pdf

7. Forestry Title Programs Forest Land Enhancement Program Forest Land Enhancement Program What does it do: Cost Share, Technical and Educational assistance to “encourage the long-term sustainability of non-industrial private forest lands in the United States by assisting the owners of non-industrial private Forest land” What does it do: Cost Share, Technical and Educational assistance to “encourage the long-term sustainability of non-industrial private forest lands in the United States by assisting the owners of non-industrial private Forest land” Administered by the USDA Forest Service Administered by the USDA Forest Service Funding: $100 Million over 5 years Funding: $100 Million over 5 years

8. Forestry Title Programs FLEP Program Components FLEP Program Components Cost-Share (in PA – may be 80%) Cost-Share (in PA – may be 80%) Replaces the Forestry Incentives Program and the Stewardship Incentives Program Replaces the Forestry Incentives Program and the Stewardship Incentives Program Technical Assistance (in PA – TA/EA may be 20%) Technical Assistance (in PA – TA/EA may be 20%) Helps support the delivery of the program Helps support the delivery of the program Educational Assistance Educational Assistance Workshops & Training Workshops & Training Curriculum Development Curriculum Development Website construction & maintenance Website construction & maintenance

9. Forestry Title Programs SIP Nationally SIP Nationally 1994: $10,942,935 1994: $10,942,935 1995: $12,098,329 1995: $12,098,329 1996: $15,742,013 1996: $15,742,013 FLEP Nationally 2003: $20,000,000 2004: $35,000,000 2005: $25,000,000 FLEP Funding FLEP vs SIP?

10. Forestry Title Programs FY2003 Approximately $500,000 FY2003 Approximately $500,000 How does this compare with the Stewardship Incentives Program (SIP) funding-wise? How does this compare with the Stewardship Incentives Program (SIP) funding-wise? 1994: $293,000 1994: $293,000 1995: $526,000 1995: $526,000 1996: $500,000 (approx.) 1996: $500,000 (approx.) 1997: $3,800 (admin) 1997: $3,800 (admin) FLEP: What’s Pennsylvania’s share?

11. Forestry Title Programs FLEP Eligibility: FLEP Eligibility: NIPF Land NIPF Land Non-industrial private forest land:“... rural lands.. that (A) have existing tree cover or are suitable for growing trees; and, (B) are owned by any non-industrial private individual, group, association, corporation, Indian Tribe, or other private legal entity so long as the individual, group, association, corporation, tribe or entity has definitive decision-making authority over the lands.”

12. FLEP Eligibility: Forestry Title Programs Practice plan required Practice plan required Maintain practice for at least ten years Maintain practice for at least ten years Treatment of no more that 1,000 acres (acreage limit 5,000 acres in some cases) (per LO/per year) Treatment of no more that 1,000 acres (acreage limit 5,000 acres in some cases) (per LO/per year) Maximum of 75% cost-share benefit – State sets its own max Maximum of 75% cost-share benefit – State sets its own max Maximum of $100,000 to any one landowner, Maximum of $100,000 to any one landowner,2002-2007

13. Forestry Title Programs FLEP Priority Plan FLEP Priority Plan Required for State to Receive Funds Required for State to Receive Funds What What Why Why Where Where How How How Much How Much Eligibility Criteria Eligibility Criteria

14. Forestry Title Programs Tree Farm Program Tree Farm Program Land owners Land owners Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers Assoc Hardwood Lumber Manufacturers Assoc Audubon Society Audubon Society Natural Lands Trust Natural Lands Trust PA DCNR Forestry PA DCNR Forestry USDA NRCS PA Association of Consulting Foresters Nature Conservancy USDA FSA PA Forestry Association And more…. FLEP: Role & make up of the Stewardship Committee

15. Forestry Title Programs Forest Stewardship Plan Development Forest Stewardship Plan Development Afforestation & Reforestation Afforestation & Reforestation Forest Stand Improvement Forest Stand Improvement Water Quality & Watersheds Water Quality & Watersheds Fish and Wildlife Habitat Forest Health & Protection Invasive Species Control Risk Reduction & Rehabilitation Agroforestry Special Practices FLEP Approved Cost-share Practices Law allows for up to 75% cost share payment

16. Forestry Title Programs Regeneration Practices Regeneration Practices Planting, site prep, protection Planting, site prep, protection Forest Stewardship Plan Development Forest Stewardship Plan Development Water Quality and Riparian Practices Water Quality and Riparian Practices Riparian buffers Riparian buffers FLEP Cost-share Practices State Priorities

17. Forestry Title Programs FLEP: So how do I sign up? FLEP: So how do I sign up? States can start taking applications following Federal Register publication of interim “Rule” (anticipated March ’03) States can start taking applications following Federal Register publication of interim “Rule” (anticipated March ’03) State must have an approved Priority Plan State must have an approved Priority Plan Each State will set its own application and payment procedures Each State will set its own application and payment procedures

18. Forestry Title Programs FLEP - For additional information FLEP - For additional information Contact your local DCNR Bureau of Forestry Service Forester http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/dcontacts.htm http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/dcontacts.htm http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/dcontacts.htm (717) 787-2106 (717) 787-2106 Or, visit the USDA Forest Service FLEP Website at http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/flep http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/flep http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/coop/flep

19. Conservation Title Programs CRP CRP CSP CSP FRPP FRPP EQUIP AMA WHIP Cost Share Incentive Programs

20. Conservation Title Programs Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) What does it do: Provides rental payments to produces who plant sensitive lands to long term cover What does it do: Provides rental payments to produces who plant sensitive lands to long term cover Administered by USDA Farm Services Agency Administered by USDA Farm Services Agency Pennsylvania landowners received $7,000,163 in 2002 Pennsylvania landowners received $7,000,163 in 2002

21. Conservation Title Programs Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contd. Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contd. 2002 modifications: 2002 modifications: Acreage cap Increased Acreage cap Increased Makes soil, water wildlife equal priorities Makes soil, water wildlife equal priorities 10-15 year contracts 10-15 year contracts For more information: For more information: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/dafp /cepd/crp.htm http://www.fsa.usda.gov/dafp /cepd/crp.htm

22. Conservation Title Programs Conservation Security Program Conservation Security Program New Program – Not yet “online” New Program – Not yet “online” What does it do : Rewards producers who have practiced good stewardship and incentives for those who want to do more. What does it do : Rewards producers who have practiced good stewardship and incentives for those who want to do more. Assists agricultural producers in promoting conservation and enhancing the quality of soil, air, water, energy, and plant and animal life. Assists agricultural producers in promoting conservation and enhancing the quality of soil, air, water, energy, and plant and animal life. Administered by USDA NRCS Administered by USDA NRCS Photo by USDA NRCS

23. Conservation Title Programs Conservation Security Program (contd.) Conservation Security Program (contd.) Eligible Land: Forest land that is an incidental part of an agricultural operation. Eligible Land: Forest land that is an incidental part of an agricultural operation. For additional information : For additional information : http://www.wi.nrcs.usda.gov/pubs/CSP_ docs/CSP%20fact%20sheet%209-9- 02.pdf http://www.wi.nrcs.usda.gov/pubs/CSP_ docs/CSP%20fact%20sheet%209-9- 02.pdf http://www.wi.nrcs.usda.gov/pubs/CSP_ docs/CSP%20fact%20sheet%209-9- 02.pdf http://www.wi.nrcs.usda.gov/pubs/CSP_ docs/CSP%20fact%20sheet%209-9- 02.pdf Photo by USDA NRCS

24. Conservation Title Programs Farm and Ranchland Protection Program Farm and Ranchland Protection Program What Does it do: used to purchase conservation easements for the purposes of protecting topsoil by limiting nonagricultural uses of the land. What Does it do: used to purchase conservation easements for the purposes of protecting topsoil by limiting nonagricultural uses of the land. Administered by USDA NRCS Administered by USDA NRCS In 2002 PA received $2,900,000 In 2002 PA received $2,900,000 Photo by USDA NRCS

25. Conservation Title Programs Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program (contd.) Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program (contd.) Eligibility: Eligible land includes forestland that is an incidental part of an agricultural operation – minimum 30-year contract required Eligibility: Eligible land includes forestland that is an incidental part of an agricultural operation – minimum 30-year contract required Mandatory CCC funding of $597 million through 2007 Mandatory CCC funding of $597 million through 2007 For more information: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/farmbill /2002/pdf/FPPFct.pdf For more information: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/farmbill /2002/pdf/FPPFct.pdf Photo by USDA NRCS

26. Conservation Title Programs Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQUIP) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQUIP) What does it do: provides cost- share payments and other incentive payments to producers to treat identified soil, water, and related natl. resource concerns on eligible land What does it do: provides cost- share payments and other incentive payments to producers to treat identified soil, water, and related natl. resource concerns on eligible land Administered by USDA NRCS Administered by USDA NRCS 2002 modification expands eligibility to include private non- industrial forestland, but – 60% earmarked for Livestock producers 2002 modification expands eligibility to include private non- industrial forestland, but – 60% earmarked for Livestock producers Photo by USDA NRCS

27. Conservation Title Programs Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQUIP) (contd.) Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQUIP) (contd.) 2002 Farm Bill Quadruples EQUIP Program! 2002 Farm Bill Quadruples EQUIP Program! Cost shares up to 75% for certain practices Cost shares up to 75% for certain practices Requires 1-10 year contract Requires 1-10 year contract Funded at $1.3 billion annually through 2007 Funded at $1.3 billion annually through 2007 In 2002, PA received $5,000,000 In 2002, PA received $5,000,000 State currently seeking 10% of pot for Forestry State currently seeking 10% of pot for Forestry For more information: For more information: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/farmbill/2002/pdf/EQIPFct.pdf http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/farmbill/2002/pdf/EQIPFct.pdf

28. Conservation Title Programs Agricultural Management Assistance Agricultural Management Assistance What does it do: Financial assistance for a wide range of conservation and Risk reduction practices, including planting of trees (for water quality improvement or windbreaks) What does it do: Financial assistance for a wide range of conservation and Risk reduction practices, including planting of trees (for water quality improvement or windbreaks) Administered by USDA NRCS Administered by USDA NRCS Limited to 15 States, including PA Limited to 15 States, including PA Photo by USDA NRCS

29. Conservation Title Programs Agricultural Management Assistance (contd) Agricultural Management Assistance (contd) 2002 modification: Funding increased by $10,000,000/year in mandatory funding ($20,000,000/year) 2002 modification: Funding increased by $10,000,000/year in mandatory funding ($20,000,000/year) 5-10 year contract 5-10 year contract In 2002 PA received: $705,000 In 2002 PA received: $705,000 For more information: For more information: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/ama/ http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/ama/ Photo by USDA NRCS

30. Conservation Title Programs Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) What does it do: Cost share payments and technical assistance are provided to producers to develop high quality wildlife habitats on their land What does it do: Cost share payments and technical assistance are provided to producers to develop high quality wildlife habitats on their land Administered by USDA NRCS Administered by USDA NRCS Mandatory funding ($15 - 85 million: ’02-’07) Mandatory funding ($15 - 85 million: ’02-’07)

31. Conservation Title Programs Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (contd.) Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (contd.) While not specifically mentioned – Forest landowners may be eligible While not specifically mentioned – Forest landowners may be eligible In 2002 PA received: $285,000 In 2002 PA received: $285,000 Cost shares up to 75% of certain wildlife practices Cost shares up to 75% of certain wildlife practices For more information: For more information: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/farmbill/20 02/pdf/WHIPFct.pdf http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/farmbill/20 02/pdf/WHIPFct.pdf http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/farmbill/20 02/pdf/WHIPFct.pdf http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/farmbill/20 02/pdf/WHIPFct.pdf

32. Forestry in the 2002 Farm Bill Authorized but funding not anticipated: Authorized but funding not anticipated: Community and Private Land Fire Assistance Program Community and Private Land Fire Assistance Program Relative importance to Pennsylvania forest landowners – Medium Relative importance to Pennsylvania forest landowners – Medium Administered by USDA Forest Service Administered by USDA Forest Service Funding Level: $35 Million annually approved through 2007 Funding Level: $35 Million annually approved through 2007

33. Forestry in the 2002 Farm Bill Authorized but funding not anticipated Authorized but funding not anticipated Sustainable Forestry Outreach Initiative Sustainable Forestry Outreach Initiative New Program under the Extension Legislation New Program under the Extension Legislation Administered by USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) Administered by USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) For more information: For more information:http://www.reeusda.gov/1700/programs/programs.htm

34. Forestry in the 2002 Farm Bill Unfunded but…… Unfunded but…… Congress recognizes that: Congress recognizes that: University Programs critical to success of technical and cost share assistance programs University Programs critical to success of technical and cost share assistance programs Congress expects that: Congress expects that: US Department of Agriculture will seek greater cooperation and collaboration with Universities as it implements technical and cost share programs US Department of Agriculture will seek greater cooperation and collaboration with Universities as it implements technical and cost share programs

35. Forestry in the 2002 Farm Bill Summary Summary We know that cost share results in LO’s doing good things We know that cost share results in LO’s doing good things Many opportunities for assistance – but available is only 10% of demand. Many opportunities for assistance – but available is only 10% of demand. If you appreciate these programs – Thank your elected representatives. (What happened to SIP?) If you appreciate these programs – Thank your elected representatives. (What happened to SIP?)

36. References 2002 Farm Bill: Forestry and Natural Resource Provisions 2002 Farm Bill: Forestry and Natural Resource Provisions http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/ffws/csp.htm http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/ffws/csp.htm http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/Extension/ffws/csp.htm Pinchot Institute Farm Bill Analysis: Conservation Title Programs Pinchot Institute Farm Bill Analysis: Conservation Title Programs http://www.pinchot.org/pic/farmbill/Conservation_Title_Fact_Sheet.pdf http://www.pinchot.org/pic/farmbill/Conservation_Title_Fact_Sheet.pdf http://www.pinchot.org/pic/farmbill/Conservation_Title_Fact_Sheet.pdf Pinchot Institute Farm Bill Analysis: EQUIP Pinchot Institute Farm Bill Analysis: EQUIP http://www.pinchot.org/pic/farmbill/EQIP_Fact_Sheet.pdf http://www.pinchot.org/pic/farmbill/EQIP_Fact_Sheet.pdf http://www.pinchot.org/pic/farmbill/EQIP_Fact_Sheet.pdf Pinchot Institute Farm Bill Analysis: FLEP Pinchot Institute Farm Bill Analysis: FLEP http://www.pinchot.org/pic/farmbill/FLEP_Fact_Sheet.pdf http://www.pinchot.org/pic/farmbill/FLEP_Fact_Sheet.pdf http://www.pinchot.org/pic/farmbill/FLEP_Fact_Sheet.pdf Pinchot Institute Farm Bill Analysis: SFOI Pinchot Institute Farm Bill Analysis: SFOI http://www.pinchot.org/pic/farmbill/SFOI_Fact_Sheet.pdf http://www.pinchot.org/pic/farmbill/SFOI_Fact_Sheet.pdf http://www.pinchot.org/pic/farmbill/SFOI_Fact_Sheet.pdf Forestry Assistance Programs in the 2002 Farm Bill Forestry Assistance Programs in the 2002 Farm Bill NASF Powerpoint Presentation prepared for LA State Forester Paul Frey NASF Powerpoint Presentation prepared for LA State Forester Paul Frey

37. References Farm Bill Powerpoint Presentations prepared by Oklahoma State Farm Bill Powerpoint Presentations prepared by Oklahoma State New Farm Bill For Forestry New Farm Bill For Forestry Other Conservation Programs Other Conservation Programs NRCS Conservation Overview NRCS Conservation Overview Full Overview Full Overview http://www.agecon.okstate.edu/agpolicy/farmbill.html http://www.agecon.okstate.edu/agpolicy/farmbill.html http://www.agecon.okstate.edu/agpolicy/farmbill.html National Woodland Owners Association National Woodland Owners Association Washington Update August 2002 Washington Update August 2002 Forestry In Pennsylvania Forestry In Pennsylvania Slide presentation prepared by DCNR Forester Ellen Roane Slide presentation prepared by DCNR Forester Ellen Roane

38. Forestry in the 2002 Farm Bill Follow-up Contact info Follow-up Contact info Forest Lands Enhancement Program – Forest Lands Enhancement Program – Jim Stiehler, DCNR Stewardship Program Coordinator Jim Stiehler, DCNR Stewardship Program Coordinator 814-364-5157 814-364-5157 NRCS Administered Programs NRCS Administered Programs 717-237-2210 717-237-2210 FSA Administered Programs FSA Administered Programs 717-237-2113 717-237-2113 Penn State Forestry Extension Penn State Forestry Extension David Jackson David Jackson 814-355-4897 814-355-4897 Download this presentation from: http://www.fs.fed.us/ne/home/buccowich/ Download this presentation from: http://www.fs.fed.us/ne/home/buccowich/