New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 7 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 3 - FORESTRY
Subchapter 2 - FORESTATION PROGRAM OF THE NEW JERSEY STATE FOREST NURSERY
Section 7:3-2.4 - Permitted uses of forestation stock

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 7:3-2.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Except as provided in 7:3-2.2(c)3, forestation stock may be used for any forestation purpose, including, but not limited to:

1. The forestation of land;

2. Increasing the density of tree cover;

3. Production of lumber, cordwood, or pulpwood;

4. Production of renewable energy resources;

5. The displacement of invasive species or the introduction of native species;

6. Forest stewardship, conservation, and protection of forest health;

7. Conservation and environmental education programs; and

8. Securing any of the benefits associated with the growing of trees, including, but not limited to:
i. Watershed protection and aquifer recharge;

ii. Plantings for aesthetic screening or other aesthetic improvement;

iii. Air and noise pollution abatement;

iv. Provision of wildlife habitat;

v. Erosion control;

vi. Carbon sequestration;

vii. Energy conservation; and

viii. Provision of opportunities for passive recreation, such as hiking or bird watching.

(b) The Department will distribute a seed or seedling, free of charge, to every New Jersey student attending third grade if:

1. Adequate supplies are available; and

2. The student's school has submitted to the Department a consolidated request for the seed or seedlings.

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