National Historic Forests Act of 2001
Last action on Jun 21, 2001Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
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National Historic Forests Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) establish a National Register of Historic Forests consisting of designated National Forest System lands that are, or after restoration are, representative of prehistoric or historic U.S. landscapes; (2) administer such forests through the Forest Service; and (3) make grants to States, local governments, private entities and individuals, and Indian tribes for educational and related activities, including appropriate traditional tribal uses.
Establishes: (1) in the Treasury the National Historic Forest Restoration Fund; and (2) the Advisory Council on Forest Restoration which shall perform advisory and educational functions, and provide for the establishment of local management advisory committees.
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