· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- NATURAL FOREST PROTECTION ACT

Protects Rhode Island natural forests by banning extractive and even-age logging on state lands and preserves, allowing only limited safety, invasive removal, or selection management after review, hearings, and fines for violations.

Sponsor

Joe Shekarchi (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-27

Policy area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Latest action

03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study