Converting working Ranches, Farms, Forests to other uses - ICIE's Saturday Summary 3/7/09

Rep. Rich Wills presented HCR 18 to the committee asking for its support. This concurrent resolution requests the Natural Resources Interim Committee to study the impacts of conversion of working ranches, farms and forests to other uses. It also asks for an examination of the need for new state policy initiatives to protect the values that such landscontribute to local economies, agricultural heritage, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities. The Senate committee sent HCR 18 to the floor with a “do pass” recommendation.