The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, State and Private Forestry, and Cooperative Forestry staff, are requesting applications for the Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program. The purpose of the program is to establish community forests by protecting forest land from conversion to non-forest uses and provide community benefits such as sustainable forest management, environmental benefits including clean air, water, and wildlife habitat; benefits from forest-based educational programs; benefits from serving as models of effective forest stewardship; and recreational benefits secured with public access. Applications are due January 6, 2020.