The bill would let a state ask the Secretary of Agriculture for authority to approve qualified conservation organizations to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements under the Forest Legacy Program. Organizations would need conservation experience and accreditation, among other requirements. If an organization could not meet its duties, changed an easement against program rules, or transferred it improperly, the easement would revert to the state or another eligible organization approved by the state.
States could choose to use this authority. The bill does not describe direct effects on individuals or specify which states would seek approval.
The bill does not specify new costs or funding.
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