To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to use stewardship contracting in a demonstration program to restore and maintain the ecological integrity and productivity of forest ecosystems to insure that the land and resources are passed to future generations in better condition than they were found.
Forest Ecosystem Stewardship Demonstration Act of 1995 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and implement a Forest Service demonstration program of stewardship contracts (as defined in this Act) to restore and preserve forest ecosystems and to sustain neighboring rural communities' economic viability.
Requires Local Forest Stewardship Councils to be established for each National Forest System offering stewardship contracts.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1080)
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Resource Conservation, Research and Forestry.
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