Public Resources Code section 4513

It is the intent of the Legislature to create and maintain an effective and comprehensive system of regulation and use of all timberlands so as to ensure both of the following:

(a)

Where feasible, the productivity of timberlands is restored, enhanced, and maintained.

(b)

The goal of maximum sustained production of high-quality timber products is achieved while giving consideration to values relating to sequestration of carbon dioxide, recreation, watershed, wildlife, range and forage, fisheries, regional economic vitality, employment, and aesthetic enjoyment.

Source: Section 4513, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=4513.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2011; accessed Dec. 29, 2025).

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