HB1316:

Trees; canopy credits, forest stands.

Bill Summary:

Tree canopy credits; forest stands. Requires
that localities that have adopted a tree canopy ordinance provide
tree cover credit for high conservation value forest stands if a site
developer provides a stand assessment before creating development
plans. The bill also allows localities with such ordinances to provide
additional credit if the pre-identified forest stands achieve environmental,
ecological, and wildlife conservation objectives of the locality.