Establishes deadline for DEP implementation of prescribed burn program, and provides for establishment of prescribed burn acreage goals, schedules, calendars, training program, and mobile deployment units to provide on-site prescribed burn training and assistance.
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This bill establishes a deadline for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement a prescribed burn program and sets goals for acreage burned annually. It outlines provisions for developing prescribed burn plans, schedules, training programs, and mobile deployment units to assist with prescribed burns. The bill also aims to address legal barriers hindering the effective implementation of these programs and establish a timeframe for conducting prescribed burns during the fall and winter.
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