Establishes program in SADC for acquisition of development easements on privately-owned woodlands.
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Overview
This bill establishes a program within the State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) to acquire development easements on privately-owned woodlands. The program aims to preserve these lands for agricultural, silvicultural, and horticultural use, protecting the state’s forested resources. Woodlands must be at least 20 acres in size, dedicated to agricultural production or tree/forest product sales, and managed according to approved forest stewardship plans. The program will utilize CBT revenues and coordinate with federal agencies to secure funding.
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Robert Singer
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