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Establishes provisions to promote firewood banks in Maine, offering donations of hardwood and providing guidance on environmental impacts.

This bill establishes provisions to promote the development and operation of firewood banks in Maine. Firewood banks are organizations that accept donations of firewood and provide access to firewood free of charge to individuals and families in need of heating assistance. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Bureau of Forestry to provide information to the public to increase awareness of firewood banks and develop informational resources to promote their successful operation.