Iowa HF580 authorizes selective timber harvesting on public lands by private companies to fund state park maintenance and improvements.

Iowa HF580 establishes a framework for private logging companies to selectively harvest mature timber and other trees on public lands. The bill aims to generate revenue for the maintenance and improvement of state parks while ensuring environmental sustainability. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) can only approve a proposal if it benefits forest health, removes public safety risks, or is necessary to preserve native ecosystems. The bill mandates best practices for protecting soil, water quality, and wildlife habitats, and requires reforestation efforts for every harvested tree.

Iowa HF580 authorizes selective timber harvesting on public lands by private companies to fund state park maintenance and improvements.

Iowa HF580 establishes a framework for private logging companies to selectively harvest mature timber and other trees on public lands. The bill aims to generate revenue for the maintenance and improvement of state parks while ensuring environmental sustainability. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) can only approve a proposal if it benefits forest health, removes public safety risks, or is necessary to preserve native ecosystems. The bill mandates best practices for protecting soil, water quality, and wildlife habitats, and requires reforestation efforts for every harvested tree.