Small forest owners can cover more land under long-term state harvest plans
The acreage cap for nonindustrial tree farmers rises from 2,500 to 4,000 acres, and for working forest landowners from 10,000 to 15,000 acres. Working forest plans no longer have to stay in one watershed area, and the southern coast district loses its exemption.
Who it affects
Small and midsize private timberland owners
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 442: Z’berg-Nejedly Forest Practice Act of 1973: working forest management plans: nonindustrial timber management plans.
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Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.