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Indiana NRCS State Forester Daniel Shaver (left), David Ray and staff from Indiana NRCS check out the ongoing work being done at a private forest owned by Ray in Jackson County, IN during a visit May 24, 2022. Ray purchased 310 acres of forestland in 1995 to use for recreational purposes including hunting, hiking and foraging. Ray enrolled his land in NRCS’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program in 2017 for forest stand improvement and brush management. After the conclusion of his EQIP contract, he enro

Healthy Forests Reserve Program (Archives)

The Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP) helps landowners restore, enhance and protect forestland resources on private lands through easements and financial assistance.

Program Documents

The following documents require Acrobat Reader.

Final Rule February 2010 (100.85 KB)
HFRP Conservation Easement Deed (894.39 KB)
Environmental Assessment (948.83 KB)
Finding Of No Significant Impact (50.78 KB)
Title V (29.91 KB)
Title V Amendment (14.83 KB)

Additional Information

USDA Forest Service