This bill mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to implement a schedule for prescribed burns in the pinelands area and across New Jersey, starting within one year of the bill's enactment. The prescribed burns will begin with a minimum of 25,000 acres in the pinelands and an additional 10,000 acres statewide in the first year, with incremental increases each year, culminating in a target of 50,000 acres in the pinelands and 20,000 acres statewide by the sixth year. The bill specifies that these burns must be conducted between November and March to minimize smoke and ensure safety before the wildfire season.

Additionally, the bill allows prescribed burns to be carried out by the state, federal government, or approved landowners and lessees, in accordance with existing laws. It also requires that all relevant state agencies incorporate the prescribed burn goals into their environmental and land management plans. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance public safety, control wildfires, and achieve various ecological and resource management objectives through controlled burning practices.