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This bill requires the California Natural Resources Agency to develop strategies for supporting and improving land conservation stewardship as part of the state's 30x30 goal (a commitment to conserve 30% of California's lands and coastal waters by 2030). Specifically, the agency must collaborate with stakeholders, Native American tribes, and state agencies to prepare a comprehensive stewardship section in its 2027 annual report. The report must include detailed information such as estimating stewardship needs and associated costs, presenting case studies of effective land management, reviewing best practices and new technologies, evaluating the benefits of stewardship on biodiversity and ecosystems, identifying workforce needs, and providing recommendations to increase support for land conservation. The bill broadly defines stewardship to include scientific management, traditional ecological knowledge, and best land management practices across different types of lands. The agency is also required to post this update on its website, with a particular emphasis on increasing consultation and partnership with California Native American tribes and supporting their cultural practices and traditional land management approaches.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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