New Jersey S2424 establishes programs for managing publicly owned forested land, including carbon reserves, prescribed burns, and deer population.

New Jersey S2424 establishes various programs within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to manage publicly owned forested land. The bill appropriates $60 million for these initiatives. It mandates the DEP to develop a comprehensive survey, mapping, and planning process for publicly owned forested lands, including those owned by local government units. The bill also requires the DEP to establish a program to designate forested areas as Carbon Reserve Forests, aiming to sequester carbon, protect mature forests, and develop old growth forests.

New Jersey S2424 establishes programs for managing publicly owned forested land, including carbon reserves, prescribed burns, and deer population.

New Jersey S2424 establishes various programs within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to manage publicly owned forested land. The bill appropriates $60 million for these initiatives. It mandates the DEP to develop a comprehensive survey, mapping, and planning process for publicly owned forested lands, including those owned by local government units. The bill also requires the DEP to establish a program to designate forested areas as Carbon Reserve Forests, aiming to sequester carbon, protect mature forests, and develop old growth forests.