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Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act of 2019

This bill establishes the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area to include specified counties in Maryland and West Virginia.

The bill designates the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the area and requires it to submit a plan that provides for the management and conservation of the cultural, natural, historical, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the area.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-02-26CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.House committee actions
2019-02-11IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2019-02-11IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Coal
  • Economic development
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Land use and conservation
  • Mining
Related Geographic Entities
  • West Virginia
Related Organizations

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