Maryland Forestry Education Fund - Establishment
Sponsor: Dana Stein (District 11B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 479 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Maryland Forestry Education Fund to expand and enhance the Maryland Forestry Foundation's capacity to provide certain education and resources to forest landowners, the ability of district forestry boards and the knowledge of local governments to achieve healthy and sustainable forests, and the ability of businesses to test innovative best management practices in forestry; and requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill $250,000 for the Fund in fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
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Testimony (17)
MGA witness listFAV 16Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Greenberg, Joshua | Baltimore County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wilson, Emily | Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Butchko, Dominic | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McCathran, Joli | Maryland Association of Forestry Boards | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Abbott, Tyler | Maryland Department of the Environment | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | allen, gary | Maryland Forestry Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bailey Thupari, Angelica | Maryland Municipal League | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Richards, Annie | ShoreRivers | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hunninghake, Mike | Sustainable Maryland - Environmental Finance Center (UMD) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dietz, Michellelobbyist | The Nature Conservancy | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | D'Arcy, Megan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Stein, Delegate Steinlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Fisher, Eriklobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hummel, Lani | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stein, Dana | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stein, Dana | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Baltimore CountyFAV 1
ShoreRiversFAV 1