Creates new support and grants for tree nurseries and seed farms across the country.
This bill would create a new grant program. It also directs the Department of Agriculture to work with partners to support tree nurseries and seed orchards. The program aims to boost the supply of seeds and seedlings needed for reforestation. This will help state forestry agencies, Indian Tribes, and private nurseries. This means more trees for planting and a stronger workforce in the tree-growing industry.
Today, there isn't a dedicated grant program or specific directives for the Department of Agriculture to partner widely to boost tree nurseries and seed orchards. If this bill becomes law, a new grant program would be created within two years, offering up to $5,000,000 each government budget year to state forestry agencies, Indian Tribes, and private nurseries. The Department of Agriculture would also actively partner with many groups to provide training, research, and expand the entire tree-growing supply chain.
HR 7712 · 119th Congress · February 25, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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