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This resolution affirms the New Hampshire House of Representatives' commitment to protecting public lands, highlighting their cultural, economic, and environmental significance. The resolution declares support for keeping public lands under federal management by agencies like the Forest Service and National Park Service, and explicitly opposes efforts to rescind the Roadless Rule or sell, transfer, or dispose of state and federal public lands, including roadless areas in the White Mountain National Forest. The document emphasizes the importance of these lands to New Hampshire's identity, noting their role in supporting tourism (contributing nearly $4 billion annually), providing recreational opportunities, safeguarding wildlife habitats, and protecting water sources. The resolution encourages the state's governor, attorney general, and Congressional delegation to take all necessary actions to prevent any attempts to diminish protections for public lands. As a formal gesture, the resolution directs that signed copies be sent to key state and federal officials, underscoring the legislative body's formal stance on land conservation.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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