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On the recordJune 20, 1996
It is my understanding from forest management that taking out the pines will actually enhance habitat for the Indiana Bat and other species with which the committee is concerned. Does the committee believe that it would be appropriate to remove pine stands and replace them with hardwoods in order to protect that habitat and those species?
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Glenn Poshard
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing forest management practices and their impact on wildlife habitat.

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