R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-27-6: Forest land conservation fund.

(a) There is hereby established a forest land conservation fund.

(b) The fund may be utilized for purposes consistent with this chapter.

(c) The fund shall consist of the following sources:

(1) Sums the legislature may appropriate;

(2) Monies received from federal, state, or other sources, including bond funds;

(3) Monies received from any other sources including from any private donor for the fund;

(4) Any interest earned on the monies in the fund.