Vic Lane is the Project Manager for MFA’s Forest and Water Fund. Born and raised in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan and then earning a wildlife management degree from MSU, he is proud to serve private forest landowners throughout the state in his new role with MFA. He has 25 years of experience in land stewardship and conservation including previous positions with land conservancies and MDNR. Vic has both passion and experience in land use and management activities to meet innovative conservation goals. He enjoys helping landowners find the resources they need to be good stewards of our forest and water resources.

TSN Conference 2026

January 22nd, 2026 (Thursday) // 2:20 pm – 2:45 pm // Room 103 // Michigan Forest Association’s Forest and Water Fund: Cost Share for Private Forest Landowners // This is an overview of the new Forest and Water Fund, which can provide up to $25,000 of cost share funding to private forest landowners throughout Michigan, with unique payments of 80-100% of actual costs for certain climate-smart practices. The presentation will include descriptions and examples of funded practices and also the processes for enrollment.