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A2869

Prohibits planting of non-native species in landscaping at State parks and forests; establishes grant program to support use of native plants at local parks and forests; appropriates $250,000.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee