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HI HR35

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Marten

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources and other state agencies to work with community groups to co-steward community forests on public lands.

  • Recognizes 2025 as the Year of Our Community Forests, as proclaimed by Governor Josh Green.

  • Identifies health, environmental, and economic benefits of community forests, including clean air and water, improved property values, and support for forestry jobs and ecotourism.

  • Notes the State manages over 700,000 acres of public forest reserve lands plus additional public lands with trees and forests such as state parks and school campuses.

  • Requires certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Chairperson and members of the Board of Land and Natural Resources.

Legislative Description

Urging The Department Of Land And Natural Resources And Other State Agencies To Work With Committed Community Groups To Co-steward Community Forests Located On Public Lands For The Betterment Of The State's Forests And Communities.

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Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

3/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Water & Land3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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