Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Technical Advisory Panel

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Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Technical Advisory Panel
Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Parent organization: United States Forest Service
Top organization: Department of Agriculture
Employees: 7 (members)
Executive: Chair
Budget:
Address: 333 Broadway Boulevard SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, United States
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r3/cfrp
Creation Legislation: Community Forest Restoration Act of 2000
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Mission
The mission of the Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Technical Advisory Panel is to provide recommendations to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture regarding grant proposals for the Collaborative Forest Restoration Program (CFRP). It aims to enhance forest health, reduce wildfire risks, and support local economies in New Mexico by evaluating and prioritizing projects for funding.
Services

Grant proposal evaluation; Funding recommendations; Policy advice

Regulations


Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Technical Advisory Panel (CFRP Technical Advisory Panel) is responsible for reviewing and recommending funding for forest restoration projects under the CFRP in New Mexico. It focuses on projects that promote collaborative efforts among diverse stakeholders to restore forest health, reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, and provide community benefits.

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Mission

The CFRP Technical Advisory Panel's mission is to guide the selection of projects that align with the goals of the CFRP, which include improving forest ecosystems, enhancing wildlife habitats, and supporting local employment in New Mexico. The panel assesses proposals for their potential to foster collaboration, achieve ecological restoration, and contribute to the socio-economic fabric of the communities involved.[1]

Parent organization

The panel operates under the United States Forest Service, specifically within Region 3 (Southwest Region), which is part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Forest Service manages national forests and grasslands for multiple benefits.[2]

Legislation

The panel was established by the Community Forest Restoration Act of 2000, which authorizes the CFRP to promote cooperative forest restoration in New Mexico.[3]

Partners

  • New Mexico state and local government agencies
  • Tribes and pueblos
  • Conservation and commodity interest groups
  • Community organizations[4]

Number of employees

The panel consists of 7 appointed members, representing various interests relevant to forest restoration in New Mexico.[5]

Organization structure

The panel includes representatives from federal and state agencies, tribes, communities, and commodity interests.

Leader

The panel is led by a Chair, who guides the review process and represents the panel's consensus.

Divisions

There are no formal divisions, but the panel can form subcommittees for specific evaluations:

  • Subcommittees might focus on different aspects of proposals, like community engagement or ecological outcomes.

List of programs

  • Review and scoring of CFRP grant applications
  • Prioritization of projects for funding
  • Development of funding recommendations

Last total enacted budget

The budget for the panel itself is not publicly detailed; funding is part of the CFRP's overall budget.

Staff

The panel does not have dedicated staff; support is provided by Forest Service employees in Region 3.

Funding

Funding for the panel's activities comes from the USDA's Forest Service budget allocated to the CFRP.

Services provided

The panel provides advisory services by evaluating project proposals, ensuring they meet the CFRP's objectives for forest restoration, community involvement, and economic benefits.

Regulations overseen

The panel does not oversee regulations but influences how CFRP funds are allocated, impacting forest restoration practices in New Mexico.

Headquarters address

333 Broadway Boulevard SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, United States

History

Since its establishment in 2000, the CFRP Technical Advisory Panel has been key in directing funds towards collaborative forest restoration efforts in New Mexico, focusing on reducing wildfire risks and improving forest conditions while engaging local stakeholders.[6]

External links

References

  1. ↑ USDA Forest Service. "Collaborative Forest Restoration Program (CFRP)". USDA Forest Service, https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r3/cfrp (accessed February 8, 2025).
  2. ↑ USDA Forest Service. "About the Forest Service". USDA Forest Service, https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency (accessed February 8, 2025).
  3. ↑ U.S. Government Publishing Office. "Community Forest Restoration Act of 2000". U.S. Government Publishing Office, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-106publ393/pdf/PLAW-106publ393.pdf (accessed February 8, 2025).
  4. ↑ USDA Forest Service. "Collaborative Forest Restoration Program (CFRP)". USDA Forest Service, https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r3/cfrp (accessed February 8, 2025).
  5. ↑ Federal Register. "Collaborative Forest Restoration Program Technical Advisory Panel; Request for Nominations". Federal Register, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/02/09/2016-02463/collaborative-forest-restoration-program-technical-advisory-panel-request-for-nominations (accessed February 8, 2025).
  6. ↑ USDA Forest Service. "Collaborative Forest Restoration Program (CFRP)". USDA Forest Service, https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r3/cfrp (accessed February 8, 2025).
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