Establishes program in SADC for acquisition of development easements on privately-owned woodlands.

Summary

The bill would let the State Agriculture Development Committee, the state, local governments, or qualifying nonprofits acquire development easements that permanently restrict building on private woodlands. Eligible lands must be at least 20 acres, used for agriculture or forest products, and managed under an approved stewardship plan. Funding would come from existing farmland preservation funds and any other appropriated monies, with the goal of protecting New Jersey’s forested areas.

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