Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Senate Approves Timber Bond Bill

The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is a step closer to purchasing some land in the Potomac Valley. The Senate approved a bill that many proponents hope will help the timber industry. The bill would allow bonds to help the state to purchase land for recreational use, sustainable forest management and income-generating potential. Legislative News reporter Natalie Neumann found the bill brought out an eastern versus western Montana debate.

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