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Federal Land Tree Nursery Program: Boosting Conservation and Carbon Capture.

This bill establishes a pilot program for the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service to create and operate tree nurseries on federal lands. The goal is to significantly increase the supply of seedlings needed for conservation efforts, directly leading to improved air and water quality, better soil erosion prevention, and enhanced carbon sequestration. The program is funded by infrastructure investments and includes provisions for hiring and training new personnel.
Key points
New tree nurseries will be established on public lands to support large-scale tree planting and environmental restoration.
Funding is allocated for infrastructure, equipment, and facilities necessary to produce conservation seedlings.
The program authorizes hiring and training personnel for forest management and conservation activities, creating new jobs.
Allows cooperation with local, non-federal groups to utilize the produced trees for regional conservation projects.
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Print number: 118_S_297
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Process start date: 2023-02-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize certain construction activities on public lands, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_297.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New tree nurseries will be established on public lands to support large-scale tree planting and environmental restoration.
  • Funding is allocated for infrastructure, equipment, and facilities necessary to produce conservation seedlings.
  • The program authorizes hiring and training personnel for forest management and conservation activities, creating new jobs.
  • Allows cooperation with local, non-federal groups to utilize the produced trees for regional conservation projects.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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