NH House Committee Debates Bill to Ban Carbon Sequestration on State Lands
The New Hampshire House Municipal and County Government Committee is debating House Bill 1205, which seeks to ban carbon sequestration projects on state- and county-owned lands. Proponents argue that these lands, primarily in Coos County, were intended for traditional logging and recreation, while opponents, including the Society for the Protection of NH Forests, contest the bill. A legislative study committee is currently reviewing the issue, with findings expected by 2027, amid a moratorium on new carbon programs in the state.
Theia Market Signal Identification - AI Assisted
The New Hampshire House Municipal and County Government Committee reviewed House Bill 1205, sponsored by Rep. Arnold Davis, which aims to prohibit state- and county-owned land from engaging in carbon sequestration projects.
The state has around 200,000 acres registered in carbon programs, primarily in Coos County. Proponents argue that lands were purchased for traditional logging and recreation, and using them for carbon capture violates public trust.
The bill received support from various representatives and local landowners, while organizations like the Society for the Protection of NH Forests opposed it. A legislative study committee is currently examining the issue, with a report due in 2027, and the state has a moratorium on new carbon programs.
Comments