Trout Stocking in Ellison Pond
ENGROSSEDCOMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE
FOR
Senate Bill No. 458 . . .
[Underlining shows new language]
ARTICLE 1A. DIVISION OF FORESTRY.
§19-1A-3. Division of forestry; division director; duties, powers,
dedication of certain moneys; creation of a special revenue account.
. . . The division lines within the state forests between improved recreation areas under the management of the division of natural resources and the demonstration forests under the management of the division of forestry, heretofore established by agreement, are hereby continued with the exception of Kanawha state forest where the entire forest will be managed by and under the jurisdiction of the division of natural resources for multiple uses and the division of natural resources shall continue to provide recreational opportunities, including, but not limited to, mountain-biking trails, hiking trails, horseback riding trails and hunting, fishing and trapping lands. The forest may not be designated as a state park or state recreation area; however, any sale of timber from Kanawha state forest shall continue to be prohibited. . . .
Bill signing in Kanawha State Forest by the Governor. Click picture for a larger version.
Governor signing the new bill.