Forest Restoration Program Renewal

Official: Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2025

IntroducedMay 13, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill aims to renew and improve a program that helps restore forests and reduce wildfire risks, making communities safer and healthier. It encourages teamwork among different landowners to better manage forest resources.

If you live near forests, this bill could lead to safer, healthier woodlands and improved water sources for your community.

Affects: Local communities living near forests and those involved in forest management and conservation efforts.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill renews the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program to improve forest health. 2. It increases funding for projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing water sources. 3. The bill allows for more innovative approaches to forest management, including partnerships with local groups. 4. It extends the program's funding period to 2034 and raises the funding cap for projects. 5. The bill also emphasizes collaboration between federal, state, tribal, and private landowners.

Who is affected?

Local communities living near forests and those involved in forest management and conservation efforts.