Forest Stewardship Act of 1990

Summary

Forest Stewardship Act of 1990 - Amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to direct the Secretary to expand forestry educational and technical assistance programs. Directs the Secretary to establish a Forest Stewardship Management Program to encourage the voluntary long-term management of private forest lands. Provides cost-sharing assistance for approved forest management activities, including: (1) timber management; (2) shelterbelts and windbreaks; (3) wildlife habitats; (4) forest wetlands; and (5) recreation. Authorizes the Secretary to establish a Forest Reserve Program to acquire lands, water, or easements to preserve environmentally sensitive land from conversion to nonforest uses. Requires the Secretary to establish four pilot projects. Provides cost-sharing assistance. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) a Forest Resource Coordinating Committee to coordinate intra-departmental forestry activities; and (2) State Forest Stewardship Advisory Committees.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 5 April 1990

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