This bill provides for the conservation of giant sequoia trees (Sequoiadendron giganteum) in California, including by
providing statutory authority for the Giant Sequoia Lands Coalition;
directing the coalition to submit a Giant Sequoia Health and Resiliency Assessment;
declaring an emergency on certain public lands and allowing officials to carry out protection plans during the emergency to respond to the threat of wildfires, insects, and drought;
directing the Department of the Interior and the National Forest System to develop and implement a Giant Sequoia Reforestation and Rehabilitation Strategy; and
establishing a variety of programs and funds to support the conservation of giant sequoias.
Actions
Sep 29, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-477.
Sep 13, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4578)