Apr 22, 2026Board meeting
Working Lands Enterprise Board Meeting
The meeting included discussions on legislative updates related to fire prevention statutes, wildland fire response capacity, and Act 250 permitting for wood products manufacturers. The Board addressed funding requests for logger compliance programs and state lands management litigation. Additionally, updates were provided regarding congressionally directed spending opportunities, new forest management standards under the use value appraisal program, and the Northern Border Regional Commission grant review process. The Board also discussed the status of disaster recovery funding agreements with the USDA and approved the final slate for the business enhancement grant.