Bridge & Pallet Mat Incentive Program

The Bridge & Pallet Mat Incentive Program helps commercial logging operations protect Tennessee’s water resources while strengthening their operations.

Eligible applicants can receive 50% reimbursement on select pallet mats, erosion control materials, and steel bridge panels.

This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of Tennessee.

    • Eligible pallet mats should be made from durable 8/4 oak, approximately 10 feet wide and 12–16 feet long, bolted with 5-inch bolts and cable-equipped for easy transport.

    • Reimbursed at $400.00 per mat.

    • Annual limit of 15 mats per business.

    • Eligible materials include silt fencing material and associated supplies.

    • Reimbursement: 50% of the actual cost, up to a maximum reimbursement of $25 per 100 linear feet of fencing.

    • Annual limit: 500 feet of silt fencing per year.

    • Reimbursement: 50% of the actual cost, up to a maximum reimbursement of $9,000 per bridge panel.

    • Annual limit: 2 bridge panels per year.

    • Steel bridge panels must use engineer-approved specifications. Click here for specs.

    Click to see approved vendors.

    • Made from 8×8s; 4' W × 18' L.

    • Same reimbursement structure as pallet mats.

    • Reimbursement limits: Each year, applicants may mix and match qualifying items for reimbursement, not to exceed $14,850 total. However, if purchasing two bridge panels, the annual reimbursement limit increases to $19,000.

    • Before purchasing: Applicants must complete the online application (see below).

  • 1. Apply online

    Submit the application for approval prior to any purchase.

  • 2. After you've been approved

    Submit your invoice, proof of payment (cancelled check, credit card receipt or Paid in Full invoice), at least 1 photo of purchased item(s).

  • 3. Wait for reimbursement

    TFF will process payments once all required documentation is received.

Apply now

Questions?

Please contact Mary Pate:
(931) 330 - 2002
mary.pate@fourwforestrygroup.com

This program is made possible through the support of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and is a joint effort by the Tennessee Forestry Foundation and members of the Tennessee Forestry Association. Together, we are committed to protecting Tennessee’s water quality while supporting the logging industry to operate safely and sustainably.