Temporary Bridge Grant

Purpose

Supply loggers with an effective method for crossing streams, wet areas, and pipelines to reduce impact to local water sources 

Practices

Temporary bridges and drag-line mats for logging operations 

Eligibility

Texas Accredited Pro-Loggers in good standing with the State of Texas 

Application

The application is open year-round

About

The Texas Temporary Bridge Program provides a lease-to-own opportunity for loggers to purchase temporary bridges for their logging operations in Texas. 

Recipients are responsible for lease payments of 25% of the full purchase price of the temporary bridges. Lease payments may be spread over 6 months. After completion of the lease-to-own agreement terms, we will transfer ownership of bridges to you. 

The current application provides three options:  

  • Drag-line mat (8 in. thick x 4 ft. wide x 18 ft. long)  
  • Drag-line mat (12 in. thick x 4 ft. wide x 20 ft. long) 
  • Laminated drag-line mat (6 in. thick x 8 ft. wide x 16 ft. long) 

Cost is based on standard rates. Costs shown on the application are anticipated and not final. If you would like to see other options offered, please contact your local forester.  

All mats must be utilized within Texas. Part of the agreement includes our validation of usage. Validations will be organized via call to you before a site visit.   

Program areas

Anderson, Angelina, Austin, Bastrop, Bowie, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Caldwell, Camp, Cass, Chambers, Cherokee, Colorado, Fayette, Fort Bend, Franklin, Galveston, Gonzales, Gregg, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Harrison, Henderson, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Lavaca, Lee, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Marion, Matagorda, Montgomery, Morris, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Panola, Polk, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Trinity, Tyler, Upshur, Van Zandt, Walker, Waller, Washington, Wharton, and Wood counties.  

Application details

Applications are reviewed and rewarded quarterly: July 1, Oct. 1, Jan. 1, and April 1. 

Bridge mats are delivered as soon as possible after application approval, so successful applicants can use them while making payments. Up to five mats can be requested per application.

Connect with our BMP forester to learn more and get assistance with the temporary bridge grant.