FIP Reforestation

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Projects delivering reforestation activities funded under the Forest investment Program (FIP) must follow the program’s reforestation standards and guidance, including the FIP Planting Standards.

The FIP Post-Wildfire Eligibility Assessment and Survey Standards apply to all post-wildfire eligibility assessments and surveys funded under FIP. These standards help guide consistent decision-making, reporting, and planning for reforestation.

Forest Investment Program Post-Wildfire Eligibility Assessment and Survey Standards (PDF, 1.8MB)

Post-Wildfire Assessment Overview Guidance

The FIP Post-Wildfire Assessment Overview Guidance outlines a systematic process for identifying, mapping, and prioritizing wildfire impacted areas for potential reforestation. Recipients are encouraged to utilize the guidance to supports efficient and informed decisions to focus reforestation efforts under FIP.

Forest Investment Program Post-Wildfire Assessment Overview Guidance (PDF, 1MB)

Reforestation Monitoring & Forward Planning Standard

The FIP Reforestation Monitoring & Forward Planning Standard applies to all reforestation projects funded under FIP. This document outlines standards for how to plan and track surveys to ensure planted areas grow into healthy, well stocked forest stands.

Forest Investment Program Reforestation Monitoring & Forward Planning Standard (PDF, 736KB)

Planting Standards

The FIP Planting Standards are applicable to all planting activities funded under FIP.

Forest Investment Program Planting Standards (PDF, 500KB)

Broadleaf Management Standards

The FIP Broadleaf Management Standards applies to all reforestation projects funded under FIP. 

Forest Investment Program Broadleaf Management Standards (PDF, 711KB)

Information Sharing Letter Template - Tree Planting

Recipients may use the Information Sharing Letter Template for Tree Planting to support information sharing forest for reforestation activities funded under FIP.

Information Sharing Letter Template for Tree Planting (DOCX, 2.3MB)