This bill proposes an appropriation of $23,000,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2026, specifically allocated for the establishment of a wood upcycling campus in Minnesota. The funds will be granted to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association, with the aim of constructing a facility that will process wood waste into various products, including lumber, furniture, building materials, compost, mulch, biochar, and energy.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance environmental sustainability by promoting the upcycling of wood waste, thereby reducing landfill use and fostering the creation of renewable resources. The bill emphasizes the importance of innovative waste management solutions and aims to support local economies through the development of new products and energy sources derived from wood waste.