A 4405 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to selectively cutting timber

This bill amends environmental law to exclude certain timber harvesting activities from permit requirements for lands used for agriculture or forestry. Specifically, it allows farmers and landowners to selectively cut timber using USDA Forest Service's current best management practices - including temporary skidder trails and machinery - without needing a permit. The exclusion applies only to active agricultural or silviculture lands, and does not cover non-agricultural structures or filling activities. Wetland rules still apply once farming or forestry activities end. The change takes effect immediately.
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Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Feb 4, 2025
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REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
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Jeff Gallahan
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