The Forestry Development Act
West Virginia · General Powers and Authority of the Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General; Board of Public Works; Miscellaneous Agencies, Commissions, Offices, Programs, Etc · §§ 5-24-1 to 5-24-8 · 8 sections
Overview
This act governs the development, conservation, and management of forest resources within the state. It assigns administrative responsibility to the state's natural resources agency, which is directed to adopt implementing rules and to coordinate with federal agriculture and conservation agencies. Its principal mechanisms are a cost share program that helps landowners offset the expense of forest development work, a dedicated state fund to support the program, and an advisory council on forestry development.
Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.
Sections covered
- W. Va. Code § 5-24-1Short title
- W. Va. Code § 5-24-2Legislative findings, purposes and intent
- W. Va. Code § 5-24-3Commission continued; composition; appointment of members
- W. Va. Code § 5-24-4Powers, duties and responsibilities
- W. Va. Code § 5-24-5Appalachian hardwood research center; creation; duties; responsibilities
- W. Va. Code § 5-24-6Compensation and expenses of members; expenses of the commission
- W. Va. Code § 5-24-7Reports
- W. Va. Code § 5-24-8Chapter 5 — General Powers and Authority of the Governor, Secretary of State and Attorney General; Board of Public Works; Miscellaneous Agencies, Commissions, Offices, Programs, Etc › Article 24 — West Virginia Forest Management Review Commission
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