Resource Conservation & Forestry Division

The mission of the Division of Resource Conservation and Forestry is to conserve, protect, improve and develop the natural resources of South Dakota for its citizens.

Current News - the current happenings in the division.

Programs and Services - including Forest Stewardship, Forest Health, Forest Inventory Analysis, Urban and Community Forestry, and Conservation.

Division Organization - lists of our office locations and staff.

Educational Information - Arbor Day contest information, Resource Conservation Speech Contest, Project Learning Tree, Smokey Bear, and a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Statutes and Rules - laws and rules pertaining to conservation and forestry

Grants and Loans - forestry and conservation grant programs, and conservation loan programs.

Forms - grant application, and grant reimbursement forms.

Publications - a list of publications produced by the division pertaining to general forestry, insects and diseases, tree care, conservation, and shelterbelts.

State-wide Assessment of Forest Resources

South Dakota Statewide Forest Resource Strategy