§ 9-0801. Legislative purpose and findings. It is the purpose of this act to provide for the development and maintenance of a forest resources planning program, consistent with article fourteen of the state constitution, in furtherance of the policy of the state of New York to conserve, improve and protect its natural resources and environment. […]
§ 9-0803. Forest resources assessment. The department is authorized to carry out a comprehensive statewide assessment (hereinafter referred to as the assessment) of the present and anticipated future conditions of the forest resources of New York state. The initial assessment shall be prepared on or before September thirtieth, nineteen hundred eighty-six and subsequent assessments shall […]
§ 9-0805. Forest resources plan. The department shall prepare a comprehensive statewide forest resources plan. The plan shall be prepared no later than March thirtieth, nineteen hundred eighty-seven and shall be updated at least every fifth year thereafter. The plan shall include but not be limited to the following: 1. an inventory of significant forest […]
§ 9-0807. Committees. The commissioner shall appoint an advisory committee and a technical review committee to assist directly in carrying out the provisions of this act by promoting a constructive interchange among agencies and organizations interested in planning for the use, management and protection of public and private forest resources and to enhance the prospect […]
§ 9-0809. Public participation. To assure that all segments of the public have an opportunity to participate in the development of the plan, the planning program will be conducted with a structured program of public participation. The department shall establish procedures to keep the public informed about the planning process and to provide opportunities for […]
§ 9-0811. Cooperation with federal agencies. To assure the availability and compatibility of planning data and federal assistance, the department shall cooperate with the United States department of agriculture, forest service, as provided for by the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 USC 1601 et seq.) and the Cooperative Forestry Assistance […]
§ 9-0813. Assistance from state agencies. The department is authorized to seek assistance from the professional staff of other state agencies when the expertise of the staff of such other state agency is needed for the development of the plan. Nothing in this title shall alter or supercede section eight hundred one of the executive […]
§ 9-0815. Request for comment on local laws or ordinances pertaining to the practice of forestry. The commissioner upon his or her own initiative, or upon the written request of a municipality or an owner of forest land within the municipality, may elect to comment upon a proposed local law or ordinance which may restrict […]
