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CT HB05592

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Osborne

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds mature and old-growth forests as priority areas for acquisition by the Natural Area Preserves System
  • Assigns the Natural Heritage, Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Review Board responsibility for defining, identifying, and managing mature and old-growth forests
  • Requires the board to submit a report to the General Assembly by February 15, 2024, detailing plans to inventory old-growth and mature forests and analyze threats to these forests
  • Mandates annual reports thereafter with progress updates and recommendations for conservation strategies to maximize protection of mature and old-growth forests and associated rare natural resources

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Protection Of Old-growth And Mature Forests In The State.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Environment

1/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Environment1/18/2023

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