HB 1711-S - DIGEST |
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB) |
Requires the department of natural resources to: (1) Develop and implement a policy for prioritizing investments on forest health treatments to protect state lands and state forestlands against losses from wildfire; |
(2) Consistent with the policy, identify areas of public lands that would benefit from forest health treatments at the landscape level; |
(3) In order to expedite initial treatments, prioritize and address lands for treatment that are currently identified by the department as pilot treatment projects; and |
(4) Consult with and take into account the land management plans and activities or nearby landowners, including federal agencies, other state agencies, local governments, tribes, and private property owners. |
Creates the forest health revolving account. |