| Agency Name | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry |
| Affiliation | US Forest Service |
| Web Site | http://www.fl-dof.com/forest_management/fh_invasives_cogon_treatment_program.html |
| Project Annual Funding Level | $150,000 per year |
| Range of Funding (Landowner) | varies |
| Criteria for funding project | Non-industrial private landowners. |
| Geographic Coverage Area | Baker, Bay, Bradford, Calhoun, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Nassau, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Walton, Wakulla, and Washington Counties. |
| Description of Program | Provides 75% cost-share reimbursement for treatment of cogongrass on private and non-industrial lands. Cost-share reimbursement will not exceed $100/per acre per year. |
| When are landowner applications accepted? | During announced sign-up period, May 20 to July 1, 2010. Application forms and program guidelines available from DOF county foresters or the program website. |
| Match Required? | Yes Applicants pay 25% of treatment costs; program pays 75% reimbursement of costs from federal grant. |
| Target Invasive Species? | Cogongrass |
| Any other Requirements or Eligibility? | Entire contiguous infestation must be accessible for treatment; if infestation crosses property boundary, applicant must obtain permission to treat on adjacent land. |
| Agreement Required | Yes 2 years |
| Permanent Contact Person | Jeff Eickwort |
| Contact number | (352)372-3505 ext 491 |
| e-mail address | eickwoj@doacs.state.fl.us |
| contacted last | 2010-05-18 00:00:00.0 |
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