Conservation and natural resources; prescribed burning for silviculture purposes is exempt from certain burning notice and permit requirements; clarify

Summary

The bill amends the state forest code so that controlled burns used for forest management are not subject to the usual local notice and permit requirements, except when burning leaf or brush piles that are not needed for silviculture. It defines "prescribed burning" and "silviculture," requires an experienced operator to supervise the fire, and treats the burn as a landowner’s property right as long as it does not create a nuisance. The change is intended to streamline fuel‑reduction and habitat‑improvement work while preserving safety safeguards.

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