Pennsylvania § 7331 - Right of acquisition of forest lands.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7331 — Right of acquisition of forest lands., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7331. Right of acquisition of forest lands.
A township has the following powers:
(1) To acquire, by purchase, gift or lease, a tract of land covered with forest or tree growth or suitable for the growth of trees for the benefit of the township. A tract under this paragraph may be located within or outside the township.
(2) To administer a tract under paragraph (1) in accordance with the practices and principles of scientific forestry.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7331
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7331 cover?
Section 7331 ("Right of acquisition of forest lands.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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