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This bill aims to sustain natural and working lands in Massachusetts. It directs the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to develop policies, programs, grants, loans, and incentives to meet the state's statewide natural and working lands goal. The bill establishes a "Communities for a Sustainable Climate" program, which provides technical and financial assistance, including incentives, grants, and loans, to municipalities that adopt certain policies and practices to protect, enhance, and restore carbon stocks on natural and working lands. The bill outlines eligibility requirements for municipalities to qualify for the program, such as adopting tree retention and replacement bylaws, natural resource protection zoning, and municipal procurement policies for wood products. Funding for the program would come from sources like the Global Warming Solutions Trust Fund and land management and restoration grant, loan, and incentive programs.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S582