Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act

This section mandates the Secretary of the Interior, in coordination with specific federal agencies (National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bureau of Indian Affairs), to annually identify federal and Indian lands that require reforestation and restoration after unplanned disturbances (like wildfires, insect infestations, or weather events) and are unlikely to regenerate naturally. This ensures a systematic approach to post-disaster recovery efforts.

This section outlines how the program will operate, requiring the Secretary to propose annual priority projects and allowing implementation through various mechanisms including competitively awarded grants, contracts (specifically mentioning those under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act), and cooperative agreements. It also mandates outreach to Indian Tribes, States, local governments, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian organizations, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders, and requires annual reports to Congress on progress, funding, and recommendations.

This provision stipulates that the authority provided under this section shall terminate seven years after the date of enactment of this Act. This sets a clear expiration date for the program, requiring future legislative action if Congress wishes to continue or modify it.