Bill > H752

This bill authorizes the establishment of old growth forest reserves on state-owned land in the Commonwealth. It requires the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs to conduct an inventory of old growth forests, designate these forests as reserves along with necessary buffer areas, and develop management plans to protect them. The bill prohibits certain activities within the reserves, such as new commercial or industrial development, while allowing for the continuation of fishing, hunting, and existing uses that do not significantly impact the forests. The bill also establishes a research and education program to monitor the status of the reserves and promote understanding of old growth forests.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H752