Bill H.477 mandates the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation to create a comprehensive plan aimed at reducing the number of delayed timber harvests on State Forest lands. The report must detail the current status of timber harvests, including the number of harvests that have not been completed on schedule and the reasons for these delays. Additionally, the Commissioner is tasked with proposing strategies to mitigate these delays, which may include assessing the need for additional staff within the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and exploring the possibility of contracting licensed private foresters to assist in the necessary work.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Commissioner to estimate the costs and benefits associated with the proposed plan, including the potential creation of harvesting jobs by addressing delayed sites. The final report is to be submitted to both the House Committee on Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry and the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy, ensuring that legislative bodies are informed of the findings and recommendations regarding timber harvest management on State Forest lands.