Requires forest stewardship plan for certain lands acquired for recreation and conservation purposes.
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- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires that certain land acquired by the state of New Jersey for recreation and conservation purposes must follow a Forest Stewardship Plan. This plan aims to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of these forests. It establishes guidelines for managing these lands to protect biodiversity, water quality, and other natural resources. The plan will be overseen by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Key provisions
- Requires a Forest Stewardship Plan for specific land acquisitions.
- Defines ‘recreation and conservation purposes’ for land covered by the plan.
- Establishes the Department of Environmental Protection’s role in overseeing the plans.
- Specifies the goals of the Forest Stewardship Plan, including biodiversity and water quality protection.
- Addresses timber harvesting and other management practices within the plan.
Who is affected
- State of New Jersey
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Landowners acquiring land for recreation and conservation
- Forest ecosystems within New Jersey
- Public recreation users
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for Forest Stewardship Plans for newly acquired conservation lands.
- Adds a framework for sustainable forest management practices.
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