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MN SF3741

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/22/2018

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Mathews

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Origin

Senate

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Prohibits converting additional land to oak savanna or converting oak savanna to non-forest land unless done under contracts entered before the effective date of this section
  • Requires forest management to maintain multiple age and species forest stands to maximize forest health and resiliency, and manage rare features focusing on forest habitats, wetlands, and small forest openings
  • Mandates prairie seeds planted be from native species of local ecotype to Sherburne or Benton County
  • Requires the commissioner to notify affected parties at least 40 days before conducting prescribed burns, including publishing notice in newspapers and notifying county, township, and residents within a quarter mile
  • Requires annual meetings between the commissioner and local residents, stakeholders, and interested parties to discuss upcoming Sand Dunes State Forest management plans; section expires January 1, 2035

Legislative Description

Sand Dunes state forest management requirements modification

Last Action

Referred to Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance

3/22/2018

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance3/22/2018

Full Bill Text

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