Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Summary
The bill rewrites the definition of forest management for state forests to prioritize biodiversity, wildfire resilience, carbon storage, watershed health, and equitable access, while still allowing timber harvests that meet the new criteria. It also directs the state to restore forest lands for habitat, involve Native American tribes in co‑management, and set measurable goals for each forest. These changes affect the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, and anyone using state forest lands.
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