Maryland Forestry Education Fund - Establishment
Sponsor: Nancy J. King (District 39)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 480 (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 (16)
MGA witness listFAV 15FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Myers, Doug | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harcourt, Xander | City of District Heights | Position only |
| FAV | Wilson, Emily | Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Seidel, Devin | Kennedy Krieger Institude | Position only |
| FAV | Dunn, Eugenia | Kennedy Krieger Institute | Position only |
| 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 | Fine, Maureen | Salutation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Richards, Annie | ShoreRivers | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hunninghake, Mike | Sustainable Maryland - Environmental Finance Center (UMD) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kerr, Cait | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | King, Senator Nancy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator King, Senator Kinglegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
SalutationFAV 1
ShoreRiversFAV 1