Grant program incentivizes landowners to help make Maine forests more resilient

MAINE PUBLIC • June 10, 2026

A new $9 million state program aims to improve the health of Maine forests and make them less vulnerable to insects, damaging storms and disease. The WoodsWISE Resilience Program offers landowners up to $20,000 in reimbursements for approved methods to thin small trees, replant, or combat invasive plants among other practices. Landowners can receive 60%-90% reimbursement for qualified costs. The program is open to those that own at least 10 acres of forest.