Funding Forest Restoration and Faster Response to Invasive Species Threats
This Act allocates federal funding to protect US forests damaged by nonnative pests and weeds. It establishes grant programs for research into tree restoration methods and for implementation of these solutions. The law also amends emergency response procedures, setting deadlines for the transfer of funds and clarifying criteria for declaring an emergency regarding invasive species.
Key points
Allocates a total of $126 million for fiscal years 2023 through 2026 for competitive grants supporting research and implementation of solutions to restore native tree species.
Requires emergency funds to be transferred not later than 60 days after an emergency declaration and specifies that the availability of federal funds is not a dispositive factor in making such a determination.
Mandates a study by the National Academy of Sciences to analyze federal resources and provide recommendations for countering the threat of nonnative plant pests.
Status:
Expired
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