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This bill proposes a capital investment in forests and forestry through a state bond issue of $18,000,000 to be used by the commissioner of natural resources for reforestation efforts on state forest lands. The funding will help meet Minnesota's reforestation requirements, including purchasing native seeds and seedlings, planting, seeding, site preparation, and land protection. Specifically, $8,000,000 of the total appropriation can be used for forest stand improvement, management, and addressing specific forest health challenges like emerald ash borer and spruce budworm infestations. The commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds to provide the funding, following established state bonding procedures outlined in Minnesota Statutes and the state constitution. The bill becomes effective immediately after its final enactment, enabling prompt implementation of these forestry conservation and management projects.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1833&ssn=0&y=2025