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The Forest and Watershed Health program area brings together the Forestry Division\u2019s core efforts to support healthy forests, strong communities, and long\u2011term stewardship across New Mexico. This work spans reforestation, post\u2011fire restoration, and support for the state\u2019s forest industry, reflecting a commitment to both ecological recovery and sustainable economic opportunity. Through these program areas, the Division provides landowners, communities, and partners with the tools and resources needed to restore landscapes after wildfire, reestablish forests, and strengthen the wood products sector.<\/p>\n
This on\u2011the\u2011ground work is closely connected to the Division\u2019s broader role in statewide coordination. The State Forest and Watershed Health Coordinating Group brings together federal, state, tribal, and local governments; non\u2011governmental organizations; collaborative groups; private industry; and other partners who share a commitment to forest and watershed health. The group plays a pivotal role in advancing the New Mexico Forest Action Plan and ensuring that the priorities guiding our resilience programs are informed by shared expertise and aligned across jurisdictions. Staff also participate in numerous statewide and regional working groups, standing committees, grant evaluation panels, and technical advisory teams, helping to ensure that the Division\u2019s program areas are grounded in science, responsive to community needs, and connected to the broader landscape\u2011scale efforts happening across the state.<\/p>\n
Together, these efforts support immediate recovery needs while building the long\u2011term capacity required to care for New Mexico\u2019s forests and watersheds into the future.<\/p>\n
Interested in joining the Forest and Watershed Health Coordinating Group?<\/p>\n
Contact: erin.mcelroy@emnrd.nm.gov<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||8px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”NEW: Carbon Stewardship Program” url_new_window=”on” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”"||divi||400″ admin_label=”Blurb” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”25c31710-68e9-47af-9594-a6984775ccca” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Carbon Stewardship Practices Program supports non\u2011industrial private forest landowners in implementing forestry practices that increase long\u2011term carbon storage and improve forest resilience. Through funding from the USDA Forest Service\u2019s Inflation Reduction Act Landscape Scale Restoration initiative, the program provides direct payments for practices such as thinning, prescribed burning, post\u2011fire erosion control, site preparation, and reforestation. Projects are prioritized based on statewide forest health needs, including recently burned areas and high\u2011risk firesheds. Landowners are encouraged to contact their local NMFD District Office before applying to discuss project ideas and confirm eligibility. Additional program guidelines, payment rates, and application materials are available through the resources linked below.<\/p>\n Carbon Stewardship Program Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n Carbon Stewardship Program Flyer<\/a><\/p>\nForest and Watershed Health Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n