US Senate reintroduces bipartisan Forest Conservation Easement Program Act, which would help conserv…
U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Roger Wicker (R-MS) are reintroducing the Forest Conservation Easement Program Act, which would help conserve working forests and give landowners more options to ensure their land is protected. " New York's forests are a crucial environmental and economic resource, as the forest industry employs over 60,000 people and contributes approximately $4.6 billion to New York's economy each year," said Senator Gillibrand . "Preserving forest land is vital to maintain clean water, air, wildlife habitats, and…