Forest Biodiversity and Clearcutting Prohibition Act of 1993 - Amends the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966, the National Indian Forest Resources Management Act, and other Federal law to provide for the conservation of native biodiversity in each national forest community.
Revises land management guidelines for such forests to prohibit any even-age logging or even-age management after one year of enactment of this Act.
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, on each site already under such management, to: (1) prescribe a shift to selection management within one year; or (2) cease managing for timber purposes and actively restore the native biodiversity or permit each site to regain its native biodiversity.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E478-480)
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Natural Resources.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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