Confirmed Acquisition & Grant Opportunity

Strategic analysis of the 460-acre Harrison County tract and the roadmap to securing funding through the Texas Resilient Landscapes Initiative (TRLI).

Asset Verification

The investigation definitively identified the subject property, distinguishing it from nearby listings.

Confirmed Acreage

460.00

Property ID: R000017859

Deed Date

Oct 24, 2025

Grantee: Daniel & Ashley Lewis

Location

Blocker Rd

Marshall, TX 75672

Investigative Alert

False Lead Cleared

417-acre "J&D Ranch" is NOT the asset.

Correction Notice

A nearby 417-acre property at 401 Leather Shop Rd (APN R000025473) is currently on the market for $3.7M. This was identified as a "False Positive" during the investigation. Your confirmed acquisition is the 460-acre tract transferred from R. Byron Roach & Anda Roach [1].

Opportunity Analysis

Targeting the Texas Resilient Landscapes Initiative (TRLI) based on your objective to replant diseased trees.

Program Identification

The transcript mentions a deadline of "January 2026" and a need for "replanting diseased trees." This aligns directly with the Texas Resilient Landscapes Initiative (TRLI), administered by the Texas A&M Forest Service.

  • Goal: Restoration of forestland lost to biotic stressors (disease) or natural disasters.
  • Funding Pool: $3.2 Million allocated over a 4-year horizon.
  • Mechanism: Cost-share / Reimbursement for implementation of a Forest Management Plan.

Critical Deadlines

Urgent Deadline Jan 15, 2026 National Batching Deadline (NRCS/EQIP) [22]
Program End Jan 2026 Transcript Mentioned Cutoff [Tr]

Eligibility Match Score

Based on acreage (460 > 10 min) and location (Harrison County).

Financial Projection

Estimate your reforestation reimbursement. Adjust the sliders to see how the grant reduces your out-of-pocket load.

Cost Estimator

10 ac 150 ac 460 ac
$100 $450 $1,000

Estimated Reimbursement

$0

@ ~75% Cost Share

Investment vs. Reimbursement Analysis

Note: TRLI and EQIP programs are typically reimbursement-based. You must cover the upfront costs of site preparation and planting (seedlings/labor) before receiving the government share.

Execution Roadmap

Critical path to securing funds before the January deadline.

1. Consult District Forester

Contact the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) immediately. A site visit is mandatory to verify "diseased tree" loss and eligibility.

2. Develop Management Plan

A Forest Management Plan is required for TRLI. This details the 460-acre reforestation strategy (species, density, site prep).

3. Submit Application

Submit via local TFS office or USDA Service Center. Target: Before Jan 15, 2026 to hit the major batching deadline [22].

4. Implementation & Reimbursement

Once approved, purchase seedlings and plant. Document all costs. Submit receipts for ~75% reimbursement.

Works Cited & References

RefSource & Link
[1]Harrison Central Appraisal District Records. Property ID R000017859 Details. Confirmed Acquisition Report.
[2]LandWatch. 401 Leather Shop Rd, Karnack, TX 75661 | MLS: J&D Ranch. Accessed Nov 17, 2025. https://www.landwatch.com/harrison-county-texas-farms-and-ranches-for-sale/pid/424867028
[3]Realmo. 401 Leather Shop Rd, Karnack, TX 75661 - Ranch for sale. Accessed Nov 17, 2025. https://realmo.com (Listing Detail)
[19]Farmers.gov. Program Deadlines - Producers. Accessed Dec 26, 2025. https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/program-deadlines
[20]Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) - Texas. Accessed Dec 26, 2025. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/environmental-quality-incentives-program/texas/environmental-quality
[21]Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Texas Payment Schedule. Accessed Dec 26, 2025. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/texas/payment-schedule
[22]NRCS Texas News. USDA Announces January 15 National Batching Deadline. Accessed Dec 26, 2025. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/texas/news/usda-announces-january-15-national-batching-deadline-for-major-nrcs
[Tr]OpenAI Whisper Transcript. Daniel - Tree Grant. Case 201602170J. Recorded Dialogue between Daniel Lewis and Landon Mayo.