S 1569 · 93th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Forestry Incentives Act

Introduced 1973-04-13· Sponsored by Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.(1973-04-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Forestry Incentives Act - Declares that a forestry incentives program is necessary to supplement existing assistance programs to encourage owners of small, nonindustrial private forest lands less than 500 acres and owners of non-Federal public forest lands to protect develop and manage their lands at levels adequate to meet emerging national demands. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out such a forestry incentive program. Empowers the Secretary to: (1) make payments and grants of aid, up to $2,500, to owners for carrying out the purposes of the program; (2) utilize the services of State and local committees under the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act; and (3) designate advisers to serve as ex officio members of such committees. Requires cooperating landowners to agree in writing to follow a ten-year forest management plan for their property. Authorizes approprations of $25,000,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats