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Bill Title: Old forest areas in state forests. Requires the department of natural resources (department), before January 1, 2019, to designate at least one undivided area comprising at least 30% of each state forest as an old forest area. Provides that, wherever possible, the size of a designated old forest area must be at least 500 acres. Sets forth certain purposes to guide the department in designating the old forest areas. Prohibits the department from conducting or allowing timber management in the old forest areas. Requires the department to produce and keep on file maps and legal descriptions of the designated old

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 10-2)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2018-01-22 - Senators Walker, Smith J, Sandlin, Niemeyer added as coauthors [SB0275 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2018-SB0275-Introduced.pdf

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