A forest stewardship plan must also be developed by a resource professional and approved by the State Forester. Stewardship practices must be maintained for 10 years. The management plan will address landowner objectives, fish and wildlife, threatened and endangered species, soil, water, wetlands, recreation, aesthetics, cultural resources, and timber resources for the property. Forest stewardship and management plan<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>outlines<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and landowner<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>templates<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>are available in PDF format.<\/span><\/p>\n There are no minimum\/maximum limits on parcel size for requesting assistance. You can take the first step by contacting your local Forestry Division district office <\/a>listed below or email us at emnrd.forestry@emnrd.nm.gov.<\/a><\/p>\n You may also be interested in the\u00a0Tree Farm Program. Click here for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Forestry Division is piloting a program for Landscape Stewardship Planning in the Sapello and Coyote Creek areas. This innovative program groups private forest landowners within a designated geographic area into a single Landscape Stewardship Plan (LSP).<\/p>\n The LSP inventories landowners\u2019 management goals, assesses forest resources, and provides management options and recommendations similar to a traditional Forest Management Plan. By participating, private landowners can access the state-administered cost-share program for forest management, the Forest Health Initiative (FHI), and additional forest management funding opportunities.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/sfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/LSP-social-media-fnl.png” title_text=”LSP social media fnl” url=”\/sfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/LSP-social-media-fnl.png” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This pilot program provides an excellent opportunity for landowners to collaborate with neighbors, improve the health and resilience of their forests, and unlock funding for sustainable forest management.<\/p>\n Draft plans for the pilot landscapes have been completed, and we are no longer accepting new applicants for this program. If you are interested in forest management planning or would like more information, please contact your local Forestry District Office.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Each State Forester or equivalent State official must establish a State Forest Stewardship Coordinating Committee, administered by the State Forester or designee thereof (16 U.S.C. 2113(b)<\/a>). The committee addresses stewardship planning, implementation concerns, and overall program coordination.<\/p>\n The composition of the committee follows federal guidelines for the advisory committee. Periodic changes occur in agency representation as staff changes. The Committee convenes at least three times annually to address stewardship planning and implementation concerns and overall program coordination.<\/p>\n Members of the Committee are: NM Forestry Division, USDA Forest Service, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA consolidated Farm Services Agency, NM Cooperative Extension Service, NM Soil and Water Conservation Commission, NM Association of Conservation Districts, US Forest Industries, NM Tree Farm Committee, NM Wildlife Federation, NM Department of Game & Fish, USDI Bureau of Indian Affairs, NM State University, Jemez Pueblo, and Consulting Foresters.<\/p>\n The Committee\u2019s primary functions are:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”434.4px” custom_margin=”-30px|||||” custom_padding=”11px||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”District 1 – CHAMA” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”$||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”25c31710-68e9-47af-9594-a6984775ccca” link_option_url=”\/sfd\/find-a-district-office\/chama\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n HC 75, Box 100 575-588-7831<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”District 3 – SOCORRO” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”$||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”25c31710-68e9-47af-9594-a6984775ccca” link_option_url=”\/sfd\/find-a-district-office\/socorro\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n HC 32, Box 2 1701 Enterprise Main Office:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 575-649-8861<\/a><\/p>\n Silver City Office:<\/span><\/p>\n 575-517-6442<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”District 5 – CAPITAN” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”$||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”25c31710-68e9-47af-9594-a6984775ccca” link_option_url=”\/sfd\/find-a-district-office\/capitan\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n P.O. Box 277 575-354-2231<\/a> [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_3″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”District 2 – CIMARRON” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”$||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”25c31710-68e9-47af-9594-a6984775ccca” link_option_url=”\/sfd\/find-a-district-office\/cimarron\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n P.O. Box 5 575-376-2204<\/a> [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”District 4 – LAS VEGAS” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”$||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”25c31710-68e9-47af-9594-a6984775ccca” link_option_url=”\/sfd\/find-a-district-office\/las-vegas\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n HC 33, Box 109 #4Landscape Stewardship Planning: Pilot Program<\/h2>\n
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Chama, NM 87520<\/p>\n
Socorro, NM 87801<\/p>\n
Capitan, NM 88316<\/p>\n
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Ute Park, NM 87749<\/p>\n
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Las Vegas, NM 87701<\/p>\n
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Funding for this program is provided by the USDA Forest Service. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.<\/em><\/p>\n