WASHINGTON
,
August 2, 2023
(press release)
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"Forestry is one of the largest agricultural industries in
"Forestry plays a vital role in supporting
This program would build to mirror the framework from the established Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, which is familiar to farmers and landowners. Eligible entities would purchase development rights from willing private and tribal landowners to prevent conversions to non-forest uses while maintaining working forests. This would help landowners restore, enhance, and protect habitat for at-risk species. Preserving forest land helps provide clean air and water, wildlife habitats, and jobs all while producing a steady supply of wood and fiber for forest products. The legislation is supported by Wildlife Mississippi and the
"We greatly appreciate the support of
"Conservation easement programs are an important tool that should be available to all private forest owners," said
"From filtering drinking water, providing habitat for wildlife, buffering flood waters and sequestering carbon, to providing much-needed forest products and jobs, forests are an essential part of the fabric of America," says
"Many privately owned forests conserve critically important landscapes, protect vital watersheds many communities depend on for drinking water, sequester millions of tons of carbon, and provide habitats for wildlife species. They are also the economic lifeline for many rural communities. Yet, many of these lands are being converted from forests to other uses. The Forest Conservation Easement Program is essential to keeping many of these forests as forests in perpetuity" says
"Wecommend Senator Wicker's support of timberland owners and the forest industry. As co-sponsor of the Forest Conservation Easement Protection Act,
"We greatly appreciate the support of
The full text of the legislation can be found here https://www.wicker.senate.gov/services/files/C8A792C3-3D91-47E8-85DE-C9F0F8225CB3. Read this original document at: https://www.wicker.senate.gov/2023/8/wicker-gillibrand-fight-for-forestry-industry
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