Idaho's forests play big role in our quality of life
SEN. MIKE CRAPO | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 11 years, 5 months AGO
Making up approximately 39 percent of Idaho’s land, forests have an important role in our quality of life and economy in Idaho. Environmentally, our forests are central to air and water quality, wildlife habitat, and they are resources for recreation. Economically, they support communities through wood and paper products jobs and recreation dollars. We must ensure that federal forest policy keeps up with this sector, and the enacted Farm Bill makes progress.
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