State of Maryland

Established in 1905, US Forest Service is an agency of the Department of Agriculture that manages public land in national forests and grasslands that encompass more than 190 million acres. It operates a fire and aviation management division that is a group of people who work to advance technologies in fire management, suppression and tracking systems. The agency issues passes and permits for activities, such as hiking, biking, skiing, camping, bird-watching, pleasure driving, mushrooms harvesting and firewood gathering. US Forest Service is certified by the 310-1 Wildland Fire and Prescribed Fire Qualification System. It works in partnership with land grant universities, environmental nonprofit organizations and the private sector.

The Maryland Judiciary Department of Procurement, Contract & Grant Administration, located in Annapolis, MD, is responsible for managing and overseeing the procurement, contracting, and grant administration processes for the Maryland Judiciary. They work closely with all courts, judicial units, and departments within the Judiciary to facilitate the application and acquisition of external funding for various projects and initiatives. Their mission is to ensure efficient and effective procurement practices and to support the Judiciary in its pursuit of justice and equal access to the legal system. The Department of Procurement, Contract & Grant Administration collaborates with county and city fiscal authorities to submit funding requests, including grant applications and interagency agreements, for Circuit Court projects. They also provide guidance and assistance to Circuit Courts that are unable to submit external funding requests through their respective fiscal authorities. With a dedicated Grants Coordinator, the department plays a crucial role in securing external funding opportunities and managing the grant awarding process for the Maryland Judiciary.Generated from the website

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, is spearheading the development of the 2020 Forest Action Plan, aimed at addressing forestry priorities and guiding funding for forest management in the state. This plan is informed by public feedback gathered through a series of listening sessions held across various regions of Maryland. These sessions provide stakeholders with the opportunity to discuss pressing issues facing Maryland's forests, including threats to the forestry industry and resource needs for both forests and foresters. The initiative emphasizes community involvement in shaping effective strategies for sustainable forestry practices in Maryland. Generated from the website