House: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Summary
The bill orders the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to conduct a comprehensive review of its forest management guidelines every five years, and to halt leasing, sales, or commercial activities on state forest and park lands while the review is underway. It also mandates public hearings, a draft report, and submission of findings and recommendations to legislative committees by mid‑2027. The aim is to improve forest protection, increase transparency, and support the Commonwealth’s climate goals.
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