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If you have ever hiked one of the mountains in the Presidential Range in New Hampshire’s White Mountains and seen the majestic views of the national forest from the top of the peak, you know firsthand the beauty and resources that we are fortunate to have in the Granite State.

I am proud to represent a state that offers a little bit of everything for the nature lover: mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, and beaches, all within a short drive from anywhere in the state, and all offering a multitude of opportunities for fishing, hunting, bird-watching, hiking, skiing, boating, swimming, and scenic drives. New Hampshire’s environment also provides my state with the sustainable resources it needs to fill its sawmills and fuel the clean biomass power generation plants that provide thousands of residents and businesses with electricity.

These natural resources are treasures to be shared and preserved for future generations, and why I have long been a supporter of ! conservation programs like the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Community Forest Program (CFP). These programs provide the opportunity to protect working forests for multiple uses and are vital to protecting our nation’s natural treasures. LWCF and CFP have already made an impact on projects in my home state such as the Newfound Pathway at Newfound Lake and the Randolph Community Forest.

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