Indiana § 14-23-4-1 - Legislative intent
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§ 14-23-4-1. Legislative intent
Sec. 1. (a) It is the public policy of Indiana to protect and conserve the timber, water resources, wildlife, and topsoil in the forests owned and operated by the division of forestry for the equal enjoyment and guaranteed use of future generations. However, by the employment of good husbandry, timber that has a substantial commercial value may be removed in a manner that benefits the growth of saplings and other trees by thinnings, improvement cuttings, and harvest processes and at the same time provides a source of revenue to the state and counties and provides local markets with a further source of building material.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), IC 13-12-4 does not apply to forestry management practices of the division of forestry.
[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-5-4-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.66-2006, SEC.27.
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