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MN SF3741
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/22/2018
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Mathews
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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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