324.51302 Management and utilization of private forestland and private forest resources; purpose and intent of part.
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324.51302 Management and utilization of private forestland and private forest resources; purpose and intent of part.
Sec. 51302.
(1)This part is intended to stimulate improved management and utilization of private forestland and private forest resources within this state. Economic and community development opportunities based on the private forest resource will be enhanced by ensuring adequate future high-quality timber supplies, increased employment opportunities, a diversified economy, and other economic benefits and the conservation, maintenance, and enhancement of a productive and stable forest resource system for the public benefit of present and future generations.
(2)The primary purpose of this part is to assist private landowners in understanding the value of forest resources and the potential threats to forest resources and to provide management guidance.
(3)The department may enter into cooperative agreements with the federal agencies that have been given authority by act of congress for the management of forestlands to assist landowners in management of their nonindustrial private forestlands.
History: Add. 2013, Act 45 , Imd. Eff. June 6, 2013
Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 324.51302, which pertained to number of trees planted on acre of land as subject to part, was repealed by Act 378 of 2006, Eff. Sept. 1, 2007.
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA