N.J. Admin. Code § 7:3-2.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
Section 7:3-2.4 - Permitted uses of forestation stock
(a) Except as provided in N.J.A.C. 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.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:3-2.4

As amended, R.1971 d.189, effective 10/21/1971.
See: 2 New Jersey Register 83(b), 3 New Jersey Register 221(c).
Amended by R.1998 d.356, effective 7/20/1998.
See: 30 New Jersey Register 759(a), 30 New Jersey Register 2659(a).
In (a), added "in New Jersey" at the end of the introductory sentence.
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 7:3-1.6 and amended by R.2005 d.16, effective 1/3/2005.
See: 36 New Jersey Register 3384(a), 37 New Jersey Register 47(b).
Rewrote the section. Former N.J.A.C. 7:3-2.4, Severability, repealed.