Committee hears $18 million request for statewide reforestation and forest health work
Sen. Dibble introduced Senate File 4528 seeking $18 million in general obligation bonding for DNR forestry capital projects focused on reforestation and forest-stand improvement; conservation groups and industry witnesses warned of increasing acres impacted by pests, fire and disease and urged sustained investment.
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Sen. Dibble told the committee Senate File 4528 would direct $18 million in general obligation bonding to the Department of Natural Resources for statewide forestry capital projects, emphasizing reforestation and forest-stand improvement to address pests, disease and wildfire risk.
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