Forest Land Enhancement Program

The Forest Land Enhancement Program promotes the long-term sustainability of private, nonindustrial forest lands. Forest land enhancement practices eligible for cost-share assistance include:

• Resource Plan Development

• Rehabilitation of Skid Trails and Roads

• Prescribed Burning for Wildlife

• Fertilization of Native Vegetation

• Quality Vegetative Management in Pine Plantations

• Tree Shelters

• Establishment of Trees, Woody Shrubs, or Perennial Forage

• Creating Wildlife Openings (mechanical)

• Woodland Strip Disking

Landowners with at least 10 acres of manageable land are eligible for up to $3,000 of cost-share assistance per year. Established practices must be maintained for a period of 10 years. Additional financial assistance is available for limited resource landowners.

To participate in the Forest Land Enhancement Program, contact your  County Forester.

FLEP: State Priority Plan for Mississippi 

The Mississippi Forestry Commission is proud to present the State Priority Plan for implementation of the Forest Land Enhancement Program (FLEP) in Mississippi. FLEP was authorized in the 2002 Farm Bill to encourage long-term sustainability of nonindustrial private forest lands. The Mississippi Forestry Commission has worked diligently with Mississippi’s Forest Stewardship Committee to develop a plan that provides the greatest benefit for the amount of funds available.