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Congress Plans For More Forest Protection

Posted by: Edmelynne Villanueva
Thanks to: Edmelynne Villanueva
12 June 2002 - 7:00am

Scientific research and strong public support prompted Congress to action protecting National Forests from development.

"The National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Act is bipartisan legislation that would protect nearly 60 million acres of pristine National Forest lands from most logging and roadbuilding."

Full Story: Forest Protection Bill Announced
Source: Sierra Club, June 5, 2002
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