Highlands Conservation: New Rules for Region Until 2029
This act extends the Highlands conservation program until 2029, ensuring continued efforts to preserve valuable green spaces. It also introduces new rules for fund management and expands the region's definition, potentially affecting land availability for conservation and appraisal methods.
Key points
The Highlands conservation program is extended until 2029, ensuring continued funding for preserving natural areas.
State authorities can now use up to 5% of received funds for administrative costs of land conservation projects, simplifying program management.
The definition of the Highlands region has been updated, potentially allowing new municipalities to be included in the conservation program, expanding the protected area.
New rules for land appraisal require approval of methodologies by the Secretary of the Interior, aiming for consistency and fairness in land acquisition.
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