California AB706 establishes the FOREST and Wildfire Prevention Fund to manage forest waste and promote bioenergy.
AB706 creates the FOREST and Wildfire Prevention Fund to manage forest waste and promote bioenergy in California. The fund aims to reduce wildfire risks by removing and utilizing forest biomass waste. It prioritizes funding for forest biomass waste removal, bioenergy projects, and wildfire prevention efforts. The fund also supports grants for local agencies and nonprofits to reduce wildfire risks. The bill emphasizes the importance of bioenergy in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving forest health.
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