Vermont H0477 mandates a plan to reduce delayed timber harvests on State Forest lands.

Vermont H0477 requires the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to develop a plan for reducing the number of delayed timber harvests on State Forest lands. The plan must include a summary of the current status of delayed harvests, an assessment of whether licensed private foresters could assist in reducing delays, and an estimate of the costs and benefits of the proposed plan. The plan should also propose methods to reduce delays, including potential staffing needs at the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.

Vermont H0477 mandates a plan to reduce delayed timber harvests on State Forest lands.

Vermont H0477 requires the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to develop a plan for reducing the number of delayed timber harvests on State Forest lands. The plan must include a summary of the current status of delayed harvests, an assessment of whether licensed private foresters could assist in reducing delays, and an estimate of the costs and benefits of the proposed plan. The plan should also propose methods to reduce delays, including potential staffing needs at the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.