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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the establishment of old growth forest reserves on state-owned land in Massachusetts. It defines "old growth forest" as an area of contiguous forest that shows no significant human disturbance, has a significant component of older trees, and is at least 5 acres in size. The Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs is tasked with conducting an inventory of old growth forests, designating them as reserves, and developing management and protection plans. The bill prohibits certain activities within the reserves, such as new commercial or industrial development, and requires the Secretary to establish a research and education program to monitor the status of the forests and promote understanding of old growth reserves.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S485 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S485.pdf |
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