Forests and forestry capital projects appropriation and bond issuance authorization

This bill appropriates state funds and authorizes the issuance of bonds to finance capital projects for Minnesota's state forest lands. It directly affects the Department of Natural Resources and the 60 listed state forests, including Badoura, Paul Bunyan, and White Earth State Forests. The legislation defines key terms like reforestation and state forest land to guide how funds will be used for activities such as planting native trees, site preparation, and forest protection. By authorizing bond sales, the bill enables the state to borrow money for long-term forest management improvements without immediately raising taxes.