| SB 0368 | Creates a program to promote sustainable forestry |
| Sponsor: | Childers | |||
| LR Number: | 1521S.01I | Fiscal Note: | 1521-01 | |
| Committee: | Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Tourism | |||
| Last Action: | 02/15/01 - Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks | Journal page: | ||
| and Tourism | ||||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2001 | |||
SB 368 - This act would allow the Conservation Commission to administer a cost-share incentive program to promote sustainable forestry on private lands. The program may reimburse the forest landowner for up to 50% of precommercial forestry activities and forestry activities must be carried out in accordance with best management practices.
This act would also allow the State Soil and Water District
Commission to administer a cost-share program for soil erosion
control related to sustainable forestry practices on private
lands. An application must be for a tract of land of at least 40
acres. No one person shall exceed $5,000 in incentives per year.
CINDY KADLEC