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Forestry State and Local Government New Legislation

Beveridge & Diamond PC

Maine Enacts New Reporting Requirement for Landowners Enrolled in Forest Carbon Credit Initiatives

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On May 23, 2025, Maine’s Governor Janet Mills signed into law “An Act to Require Landowners to Report Their Participation in a Forest Carbon Program or Project” (H.P.3 – L.D. 39; codified at 12 MRSA § 8881, sub-§2-A-C; 12...more

Cozen O'Connor

New York Note – City Legislation, Mayoral Appointment, Tree Funding

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Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation requiring that NYC’s vehicle fleet consist of zero-emissions vehicles...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

The Private Forest Accord: Oregon Legislature Paves the Way for Changes to the Forest Practices Act

The Oregon legislature passed, as part of its February 2022 session, three bills that form a comprehensive set of changes to the Oregon Forest Practices Act (Senate Bill 1501), create a small forestland owner tax credit...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Oregon Legislature Paves the Way for Changes to the Forest Practices Act

The Oregon legislature is currently considering, as part of its February 2022 session, three bills that form a comprehensive set of changes to the Oregon Forest Practices Act (Senate Bill 1501), create a small forestland...more

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