Environment (Forestry)

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7203: Enacts the tropical rainforest economic & environmental sustainability act and establishes the supply chain transparency assistance program

Enacts the tropical rainforest economic & environmental sustainability act requiring that companies contracting with the state do not contribute to tropical forest degradation or deforestation directly or through their supply chains; establishes the supply chain transparency assistance program to assist small and medium-sized businesses and minority and women-owned businesses in achieving compliant supply chains.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires companies to avoid tropical forest degradation/deforestation and establishes supply chain transparency program to protect rainforests, directly advancing environmental sustainability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2352: Relates to enacting the New York deforestation protection act

Relates to enacting the "New York deforestation protection act"; provides that the department of environmental conservation shall adopt rules to protect forest resources related to timber, pests and invasive species and water and land management.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates rules to protect forest resources from deforestation, pests, and invasive species, directly advancing conservation efforts per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 906: Relates to state policy regarding the preservation of the unique qualities of the nighttime sky

This bill amends New York's environmental conservation law to explicitly include preserving the "unique qualities of the nighttime sky" as a state policy goal. It directs state agencies to prioritize protecting natural night skies in designated areas like the Adirondack and Catskill forest preserves, state parks, farms, and open spaces. The policy change requires agencies to consider nighttime sky preservation when managing land use and development, alongside existing environmental goals. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly adds nighttime sky preservation to environmental policy, directing agencies to prioritize it in land management alongside conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7455: Enacts the "New York urban and community tree planting and forestry program act"

Enacts the "New York urban and community tree planting and forestry program act"; provides for education, technical assistance and support for tree planting and forestry projects in urban areas and disadvantaged communities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates urban tree planting program to enhance environmental protection, directly supporting conservation and pollution control through reforestation in communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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in committee · New York · Senate May 20, 2026

S 2353: Enacts the "New York urban and community tree planting and forestry program act"

Enacts the "New York urban and community tree planting and forestry program act"; provides for education, technical assistance and support for tree planting and forestry projects in urban areas and disadvantaged communities.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates a program to fund urban tree planting and forestry projects, directly advancing environmental protection and conservation in communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1252: Requires forest management plans for certain lands and forbids clearcutting without, and increases the jurisdiction of the Adirondack park agency over clearcutting

Requires forest management plans, subject to the approval of the department of environmental conservation, for certain lands subject to a conservation easement purchased by the state; forbids clearcutting on such lands without such forest management plan; increases the jurisdiction of the Adirondack park agency over clearcutting.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires forest management plans, bans clearcutting without approval, and expands agency oversight to protect forests and conservation areas.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Forestry Parks & Recreation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 520: Establishes a forestry stewardship and habitat conservation credit for personal income and business franchise taxes

Bill A 520 creates a tax credit allowing New York landowners to deduct 25% of real property taxes paid on land enrolled in forestry stewardship or habitat conservation programs. To qualify, land must be at least 25 contiguous acres, inspected by DEC-certified biologists, and committed to a 5-year conservation agreement with the Department of Environmental Conservation. The credit is capped at $10,000 annually per taxpayer and applies to personal income and business franchise taxes. Landowners must follow approved conservation plans and record agreements with local authorities to maintain eligibility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing liability for conservation landowners, providing tax relief under fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates tax credit for conservation programs, incentivizing habitat protection and forestry stewardship, directly advancing environmental conservation goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Conservation Forestry

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