New Jersey § 13:1l-30

§ 13:1l-30.

As used in sections 1 through 8 of P.L.2009, c. 256 ( C.13:1L-29 through C.13:1L-36 ): “ Department ” means the Department of Environmental Protection. “ Forest stewardship plan ” means a plan prepared and implemented by an owner of forest land, and approved by

the department, pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2009, c. 256 ( C.13:1L-31 ). “ Local government unit ” means a municipality, county, or other political subdivision of the State, or any

agency, board, commission, utilities authority or other authority, or other entity

thereof. “ Owner ” means an owner of forest land. “ Sustainability ” means, with respect to forest land, having the ability to: (1) maintain its ecological

processes, biodiversity, resource productivity, regeneration capacity, and vitality;

and promote forest health, preclude the spread of invasive non-native species, maintain

forest integrity and contiguity, preserve New Jersey's native biodiversity, and protect

endangered and threatened species and species of special concern and the habitat that

sustains them; and (2) realize the potential to fulfill now and for future generations,

relevant ecological, environmental, economic, and social functions, including but

not limited to protection and improvement of air quality and of water supply and water

quality, stabilization of soils, prevention and suppression of uncontrolled wildfires,

service of markets for forest products, provision of recreational opportunities, and

improvement of quality of life. “ Sustainable manner ” means employing practices for the use and care of forest land that promote sustainability

and do not cause damage to other ecosystems, and avoiding acts and omissions that

undermine sustainability.