I have heard about that how do you get into it?Another thing to look into is if there are any local, state or federal grants avialable for timber enhancement/fire reduction. I know things are different on the east coast but here in California this is a big thing. I have 20 acres of pine, cedar and brush. I recieved a grant from the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to remove the brush and thin the trees to promote a better stand of timber and reduce the risk of fire. This is a federal program but I know that there are also state grants available. Of the 20 acres, I will be working on about 15 acres and will recieve about $18,000 once I am done. This is for hand thinning about 4 acres of dense pine and then thinning and brush removal on the rest. They also paid a couple thousand for a forester to draw up a timber management plan too. It is a heck of a deal since I was going to do the work anyways.
I have heard about that how do you get into it?
Another thing to look into is if there are any local, state or federal grants avialable for timber enhancement/fire reduction. I know things are different on the east coast but here in California this is a big thing. I have 20 acres of pine, cedar and brush. I recieved a grant from the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to remove the brush and thin the trees to promote a better stand of timber and reduce the risk of fire. This is a federal program but I know that there are also state grants available. Of the 20 acres, I will be working on about 15 acres and will recieve about $18,000 once I am done. This is for hand thinning about 4 acres of dense pine and then thinning and brush removal on the rest. They also paid a couple thousand for a forester to draw up a timber management plan too. It is a heck of a deal since I was going to do the work anyways.
That's pretty similar to some of the programs available here through the State Forestry. They have what they call a "cost share" program for owners of smaller properties. The State Forestry (through the federal government) will pay up to 70% of the cost of a contractor up to $1150 per acre for their part. Larger property owners (100 acres or more) who's property qualifies can get 100% funding with a cap of about $1500 per acre.
These are the jobs I work on most of the time. I'm working on a 240 acre project right now, and found out today that funding for another 160 acres was available if the land owner and I were interested. We were both laughing as we tried to express our interest. Job security...............I love it!
Gologit told me several months ago things would pick up. Gotta hand it to him, the man knows what he's talking about.
Andy
could I be my own contractor and get paid essentially to perform the plan?
Incorporated, perhaps. That gives me an idea.
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