Vermont H0276 designates certain state lands as wildlands, aiming to protect them from conversion and allow natural processes to prevail.

Vermont H0276 establishes a framework for designating state lands as wildlands, ensuring their protection from conversion and allowing natural processes to dominate. The bill identifies specific areas, including natural areas, core areas, and highest priority natural communities, to be managed as wildlands. It prohibits activities such as vegetation management, timber harvesting, and surface water alteration. Exceptions are made for certain recreational activities and emergency responses.

Vermont H0276 designates certain state lands as wildlands, aiming to protect them from conversion and allow natural processes to prevail.

Vermont H0276 establishes a framework for designating state lands as wildlands, ensuring their protection from conversion and allowing natural processes to dominate. The bill identifies specific areas, including natural areas, core areas, and highest priority natural communities, to be managed as wildlands. It prohibits activities such as vegetation management, timber harvesting, and surface water alteration. Exceptions are made for certain recreational activities and emergency responses.