HB 1253 Indiana House · 2022 Regular Session

Old forest areas in state forests.

Summary
Requires the department of natural resources (department) to designate at least one undivided area comprising at least 10% of each state forest as an old forest area before January 1, 2023. Provides that the size of a designated old forest area must be at least 500 acres wherever possible. Sets forth certain purposes to guide the department in designating old forest areas. Prohibits the department from conducting or allowing timber management in old forest areas. Requires the department to produce and keep on file maps and legal descriptions of the designated old forest areas. Provides that the designation of the old forest areas may not affect: (1) hunting, fishing, and other recreational uses of the state forests; (2) maintenance of access roads in the state forests; or (3) rights of access through the state forests.
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Introduced Jan 6, 2022 Last action Jan 6, 2022
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