The mission of the South Carolina Forestry Commission is to encourage tree planting on private lands to ensure adequate future timber supplies, increase the productivity of woodlands, and provide benefits such as clean air, clean water, and wildlife habitat. This is achieved through a partnership with South Carolina’s forest industries and state support, stimulating the state's economy.
The Cost-share programs are designed for eligible landowners, offering them financial assistance covering 40-90% of the costs for approved forestry practices, mainly replanting cutover sites. These programs include technical assistance from the South Carolina Forestry Commission, with advice on tree species planting, site preparation, herbicide use, and forest management plans tailored to cost-share practices. The Forest Renewal Program, a key component of these efforts, aims to bolster private land productivity and foster environmental benefits through financial incentives for tree planting, underpinned by industry and state legislative support.