New Jersey A2869 bans non-native plants in state parks and forests, and funds local parks' use of native plants.

New Jersey A2869 prohibits the Department of Environmental Protection from planting non-native species in state parks and forests. It establishes a grant program to support local governments in using native plants in landscaping at local parks and forests. The bill appropriates $250,000 for this purpose. The ban on non-native plants in state parks and forests will take effect three months after the bill's enactment.

New Jersey A2869 bans non-native plants in state parks and forests, and funds local parks' use of native plants.

New Jersey A2869 prohibits the Department of Environmental Protection from planting non-native species in state parks and forests. It establishes a grant program to support local governments in using native plants in landscaping at local parks and forests. The bill appropriates $250,000 for this purpose. The ban on non-native plants in state parks and forests will take effect three months after the bill's enactment.