Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jul 31, 2025
What it does
The Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act would amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to allow states to authorize qualified organizations—such as accredited land trusts—to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements under the Forest Legacy Program. It defines qualified organizations as those meeting IRS charitable standards, operating for conservation purposes, having no enforcement actions related to conservation easements, and maintaining accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission or an approved successor. The bill also includes provisions for reversion of easement rights if organizations fail to meet responsibilities or violate program purposes,…
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