Prohibits planting of non-native species in landscaping at State parks and forests; establishes grant program to support use of native plants at local parks and forests; appropriates $250,000.
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This bill prohibits the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from planting non-native species in the landscaping of state parks and forests. It also establishes a grant program to provide funding to local governments for projects using native plants in municipal and county parks and forests. The bill includes an appropriation of $250,000 to launch the grant program and aims to promote the use of native plants for environmental benefits.
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