Forest Stewardship Program Non industrial private landowners are encouraged to manage their forest lands for soil and water, wildlife, fisheries, recreation, aesthetics, and timber production. This is done through the development of multi-resource management plans, demonstration sites, and information and education. Technical and financial assistance is provided to State Foresters for program delivery. Technical and financial assistance is provided to State Foresters for program delivery. This program is designed to help identify and protect environmentally important private forest lands that are threatened by conversion to non-forest uses.
Protection is accomplished through conservation easements and purchase.
The Forest Legacy Program s technical and financial assistance is delivered in partnership with State Foresters. Second, the program allows the Forest Service to play an active role in meeting the education and informational needs of persons involved in seedling production and tree improvement. It supports the publication of Tree Planter s Notes, and the annual report on Tree Planting in the United States. The full range of services are described at the Seedling Nursery and Tree Improvement website.