Lets more states work with conservation groups to protect important forest lands.
Today, only Vermont can let certain groups help manage forest conservation. This bill would let any state ask the federal government for permission to work with approved conservation groups. This would give states and landowners more options to protect valuable forest areas.
Today, only the State of Vermont is explicitly allowed to approve certain organizations to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements under the federal Forest Legacy Program. This bill would allow any state, upon request, to approve eligible qualified organizations to do the same. This would expand options for states and landowners to protect forest areas.
HR 2771 · 119th Congress · April 9, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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