16 USC 6571 - Establishment of healthy forests reserve program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 26, 2024

§ 6571.

Establishment of healthy forests reserve program

(a)

Establishment

The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish the healthy forests reserve program for the purpose of restoring and enhancing forest ecosystems—

(1)

to promote the recovery of threatened and endangered species;

(2)

to improve biodiversity;

(3)

to conserve forest land that provides habitat for species described in section 6572(b) of this title; and

(4)

to enhance carbon sequestration.

(b)

Coordination

(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 501, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1911; Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8407(a)(1), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4845.)

cite as: 16 USC 6571