New Mexico § 68-2-24 - Forest land policy
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 68-2-24 — Forest land policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68-2-24. Forest land policy
Recognizing that the forest makes a vital contribution to New Mexico by providing
wood products, jobs, grazing, quality water, wildlife habitat, young trees, taxes
and other economic benefits, it is hereby declared to be the public policy of the
state to adopt forest practices that maintain and enhance such benefits and such resources
and to recognize varying forest resources by employing silvicultural planning, including
fire prevention that provides for the removal of trees in a manner that provides reasonable
assurance for the natural or artificial regeneration of native tree species; provided,
however, nothing in this section shall be in conflict with any law now in force.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 68-2-24
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 68-2-24 cover?
Section 68-2-24 ("Forest land policy") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 68-2-24?
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