Poll Shows that Voters Support Federal Action to Protect Family Forests

Coalition Unites to Secure Funding for Forests in the Farm Bill

[Virginia] Poll results released today show American voters are concerned about the consequences of forest loss and support Federal action and conservation programs to help keep privately-owned forest lands intact for future generations. The newly-launched Forests in the Farm Bill Coalition, the poll sponsor, urges Congress to take immediate action through the Farm Bill to protect forest lands and the significant economic and environmental benefits forests provide.

News notes are courtesy of Southern Forests Network News Notes
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