LAST CHANCE TO SUPPORT AN ACT RELATIVE TO FOREST PROTECTION  H.897

Key points: 

H. 897, sponsored by Representative Susannah Whipps, would protect all state conservation land as parks or reserves where forest ecosystems are guided primarily by natural processes. This bill would:

•   fight climate change by reducing carbon loss — as occurs with current logging activities — and by maximizing carbon sequestration;

•   preserve 11% of the state’s land base and 20% of forested lands, including large contiguous landscape blocks that are needed to maintain native biodiversity, offering safe havens for wildlife and humans alike;

•   enhance public benefits such as clean air and water, recreational opportunities, and economic diversification.

This bill allows management flexibility to address public health, safety and other concerns. It would not require increased funding to implement.

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JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE

Senate Members

Anne M. Gobi, Chair            (617) 722-1540        anne.gobi@masenate.gov

Walter F. Timilty, Vice Chair    (617) 722-1643       Walter.Timilty@masenate.gov

Michael F. Rush                      (617) 722-1348        Mike.Rush@masenate.gov

Edward J. Kennedy               (617) 722-1630        edward.kennedy@masenate.gov

James B. Eldridge                 (617) 722-1120        James.Eldridge@masenate.gov

Ryan C. Fattman                     (617) 722-1420        Ryan.Fattman@masenate.gov

House Members

Smitty Pignatelli, Chair       (617) 722-2210        rep.smitty@mahouse.gov

Daniel Cahill, Vice Chair      (617) 722-2460        Daniel.Cahill@mahouse.gov

Colleen M. Garry                    (617) 722-2380        Colleen.Garry@mahouse.gov

James Arciero                        (617) 722-2012        James.Arciero@mahouse.gov

Carmine Lawrence Gentile     (617) 722-2810        carmine.gentile@mahouse.gov

Daniel R. Carey                      (617) 722-2060        daniel.carey@mahouse.gov

Michelle L. Ciccolo                  (617) 722-2210        michelle.ciccolo@mahouse.gov

Richard M. Haggerty             (617) 722-2090        richard.haggerty@mahouse.gov

David Allen Robertson           (617) 722-2210        david.robertson@mahouse.gov

James M. Kelcourse              (617) 722-2130        james.kelcourse@mahouse.gov

Norman J. Orrall                     (617) 722-2090        norman.orrall@mahouse.gov

Thank you for helping to protect our public land and ushering in 21st century policies that reflect our 21st century concerns.

More information at https://www.savemassforests.com/