The Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources Support Act directs the U.S. Forest Service to establish partnerships with federal and state agencies, tribes, universities, nonprofits, and private nurseries to support tree-growing and seed-collection programs across the country. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to create a grant program within two years that funds eligible recipients—including state forestry agencies, Indian tribes, and private nurseries—to expand nursery operations, improve seed storage and seedling production, develop workforce training, and enhance infrastructure related to reforestation efforts. The legislation also streamlines the process for obtaining permits to collect seeds on national forests and authorizes the use of up to $5 million annually from the existing Reforestation Trust Fund to carry out the program. This effort aims to address challenges in the reforestation supply chain while supporting climate-resilient tree genetics and native species restoration.
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