A grant for assessing the condition of spruce plantations (Spruce Site Assessment, SSA) helped 41 landowners conduct a survey of over 2,450 hectares of forest land. The main goal of the initiative was to combat the spread of bark beetle (Ips typographus) — a pest capable of causing serious damage to coniferous forests. The program provided landowners with financial support for professional assessment of their spruce plots, which made it possible to identify potential infection sites at an early stage. Timely detection of the pest is considered a key factor in preventing its mass spread and minimizing economic and ecological damage to forestry. Ips typographus presents a serious threat to spruce forests, as it is capable of reproducing rapidly and affecting large areas of plantations, which can lead to tree death and reduced timber value. Specialists note that regular monitoring of forest land plays an important role in early response to such threats. Thanks to the grant, landowners were given the opportunity to conduct a detailed survey of their plots, which should contribute to more effective management of forest resources and protection of spruce plantations from pests in the long term.