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 funding will be granted to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association, with the aim of processing 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 reducing wood waste and promoting the recycling of materials. The construction of the wood upcycling campus is expected to contribute to the local economy while also addressing environmental concerns related to wood waste management.