Archive: forest

  • State-Based Healthy Forest Plan March 15, 2013

     Purpose:  The purpose of this act is to create healthier forests and reduce the risk of catastrophic forest fires for communities by: creating a state urban-wildland fire safety committees; authorizing municipalities and counties to using zoning based on wildfire risks; [...]

  • The Right to Practice Forestry Act March 15, 2013

    Summary  This bill asserts that forestry operations may not be considered a nuisance if the forestry operation adheres to customary forestry management practices. Bill Information The Right to Practice Forestry Act counteracts local governments from restricting existing forestry operations and [...]

  • Resolution in Support of Proper Timber Harvesting as a Management Tool to Ensure Better Forest Health March 15, 2013

    WHEREAS, the health of the national forests and the economies of rural communities area at risk as a result of national forest management practices; WHEREAS, the threat of wildfire, insects, and disease endangers the health, happiness and well-being of American [...]