Requires forest management plans for certain state-purchased lands under conservation easements; prohibits clearcutting without such plans; expands.

This bill mandates that forest management plans, subject to approval by the Department of Environmental Conservation, be prepared for certain lands under conservation easements purchased by the state. It prohibits clearcutting on these lands without an approved forest management plan. The bill also increases the jurisdiction of the Adirondack Park Agency over clearcutting activities. The forest management plans must include detailed descriptions of forest resources, silvicultural systems, environmental safeguards, and monitoring provisions.

Requires forest management plans for certain state-purchased lands under conservation easements; prohibits clearcutting without such plans; expands.

This bill mandates that forest management plans, subject to approval by the Department of Environmental Conservation, be prepared for certain lands under conservation easements purchased by the state. It prohibits clearcutting on these lands without an approved forest management plan. The bill also increases the jurisdiction of the Adirondack Park Agency over clearcutting activities. The forest management plans must include detailed descriptions of forest resources, silvicultural systems, environmental safeguards, and monitoring provisions.