Repairing Existing Public Land by Adding Necessary Trees Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 866 Repairing Existing Public Land by Adding Necessary Trees Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:47 PM

Congressional Summary of S 866

Repairing Existing Public Land by Adding Necessary Trees Act or the REPLANT Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) annually for each of the 10 years after enactment of this bill to transmit to Congress an estimate of the sums necessary to be appropriated, in addition to the funds available from other sources, to replant and otherwise treat an acreage equal to the acreage to be cut over that year, plus a sufficient portion of the backlog of lands found to be in need of treatment to eliminate the backlog within the 10-year period.

After such 10-year period, USDA shall transmit annually to Congress an estimate of the sums necessary to replant and otherwise treat all lands being cut over and maintain planned timber production on all other forested lands in the National Forest System to prevent the development of a backlog of needed work larger than the needed work at the beginning of the fiscal year.

Each reforestation activity included in a renewable resource assessment shall be carried out in accordance with applicable Forest Service management practices and definitions, including definitions relating to silvicultural practices and forest management.

The Forest Service shall, based on recommendations from regional foresters, create a priority list of reforestation projects that primarily take place on priority land, promote effective reforestation following unplanned events, and may include activities to ensure adequate and appropriate seed availability.

USDA shall give priority to projects on the priority list.

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Current Status of Bill S 866

Bill S 866 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2021. Bill S 866 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 18, 2021. Bill S 866's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of March 18, 2021

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 866

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

Agricultural conservation and pollutionAgricultural practices and innovationsAir qualityAnimal and plant healthAtmospheric science and weatherClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightEcologyFiresForests, forestry, treesGovernment trust fundsInsectsLand use and conservationOutdoor recreationPest managementWater qualityWildlife conservation and habitat protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 866

Repairing Existing Public Land by Adding Necessary Trees ActRepairing Existing Public Land by Adding Necessary Trees ActREPLANT ActA bill to amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 to promote reforestation following unplanned events on Federal land, and for other purposes.

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