From Ideas to Action: A Guide to Funding and Authorities for Collaborative Forestry Working across public and private boundaries is essential for addressing the ecological and economic challenges we face in the rural West. Yet through interviews and experience we've found that few people understand existing federal policies and programs that can facilitate all lands stewardship. This new guidebook is intended to help community based organizations, collaborative groups, agency staff and others improve their understanding and use of existing tools. It summarizes key NRCS and Forest Service programs, includes a comprehensive table of funding deadlines and requirements, offers tips and tricks for success, provides Ask an Expert sections, and more.