California’s AB 1979 (2022) would create the Deforestation-Free Procurement Act by requiring a contractor with a state agency for the procurement of forest-risk commodities to certify that the commodities were not grown, derived, harvested, reared, or produced on land where tropical deforestation occurred.
Maryland’s HB 991 (2021) incentivized and provided funds for afforestation and new forest conservation. It also set a goal for the state to plant 5 million new native trees, with a portion of those being planted in underserved areas.
New Mexico’s SB 180(2021) would create a reforestation center at a public university to address the impact of climate change on the state’s forests and support reforestation through seed bank, nursery, and planting programs.
Washington’s HB 1216 (2021) authorized state technical assistance to cities, counties, and tribes in the development and coordination of programs for urban and community forestry. The state must assess urban tree canopies and administer a grant program.
