Trees · Mississippi

MFC Forest Resource Development Program Cost Share

Run by Mississippi Forestry Commission

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to 75% of practice cost at flat per-practice rates; up to $10,000 per year
Maximum
$10,000 per household
Who qualifies
Private nonindustrial landowners (and groups) owning at least 10 acres of manageable forestland in Mississippi.
Where
Private nonindustrial landowners statewide with at least 10 acres of manageable forestland.
Status
Open. First-come, first-served, subject to funding.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Plant or improve a timber stand on at least 10 acres of forestland following a forester's management prescription; MFC reimburses part of the cost after you pay.

Requirements

  • At least 10 acres of manageable forestland
  • Forest management prescription for each area
  • Implement all practices in the approved prescription
  • Complete practices within the fiscal year approved (July 1 to June 30)
  • Pay full cost first; payment follows
  • Protect trees from fire and grazing
  • Mark and verify property lines
  • Manage the area for at least ten years
  • Long-term timber growing use

The plan or design it asks for

Forest management prescription from the Area Forester for each area receiving assistance.

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Mississippi Forestry Commission's rules for exactly what to submit.

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How to apply

  1. 1Contact your local MFC office and complete the FRDP Application
  2. 2Work with your Area Forester on a management prescription
  3. 3Arrange the approved practices (hire vendor, order seedlings)
  4. 4MFC confirms funding and participation once application is finalized

Timing and deadlines

First-come, first-served; those not funded are notified when funds become available

No application deadline published; work due by June 30 of the approved fiscal year

Combining it with other programs

Cannot be combined with RESTORE Landowner Program in same fiscal year

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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