A provision in Gov. Jerry Brown's revised budget proposal that would make it easier for timberland owners preparing timber harvest plans pleases the California Cattlemen's Association.From a CCA newsletter:
As part of the governor’s May budget revision, several proposals were put forward to enhance California’s timber industry. What is being named the “Timber Harvest Plan Reform Package” would fund the Timber Harvest Plan (THP) regulatory program based on the consumption of lumber and other wood-based construction materials; extend the length of the THP to five years with one two-year extension; limit damages from wildfire liability sought by public entities; implement a year-long pilot project to test procedures to improve the efficiency of a multi-agency review team; and, review the content of the THP application to improve the ease of preparation, continuity of plan content and reduction of applicant errors. In short, the THP Reform Package would increase in-state production of lumber while keeping in place all of California’s environmental standards.
CCA is pleased to see the Governor taking an active role in aiding the state’s timber industry and will continue to support the Forestry Association in their undertakings to seek reforms.
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