Every private landowner has specific expectations and goals for their forested property.
Through the Forest Stewardship Program (FSP), we bring professional resource management expertise to private landowners statewide, assisting them in developing management plans to meet their overall long-term objectives.
FSP is not a cost-share program; rather, it’s a way to provide landowners with sound resource management advice, resulting in management plans that improve the health and productivity of private forested lands while also addressing the landowner objectives.
To learn more about the program or to schedule an appointment with a local expert, contact your nearest Wyoming State Forestry district office.
Frequently asked questions about the program
Who is eligible for the Forest Stewardship Program?
Participation is strictly voluntary, and available to individuals and non-commercial landowners who agree to make a good faith commitment to implement management strategies that are outlined in their FSP plan.
While FSP participants generally own less than 1,000 acres of land, there is no maximum ownership restriction.
What goes into a Forest Stewardship Plan?
Each plan contains information on the history of a landowner’s property, current condition, and future potential, among others.
Resources including water, vegetation, wildlife and soils will be addressed.
Landowners needing technical advice regarding specific management questions and practices—such as insect and disease identification, timber management, wildlife habitat improvement, etc.—can receive help without development of a long-term management plan. These activities may or may not require a written document but often result in an abbreviated plan termed a “practice plan.” Many times, these practice plans are the result of issues identified during the long-term planning process.
What are the benefits of a Forest Stewardship Long-Term Plan?
Landowners receive expert guidance and direction for:
- Long-term management of their property
- Keeping forest land productive and healthy, both now and in the years to come
- Sustaining or increasing the economic value of their forest, while protecting environmental assets such as wildlife and clean water.