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On the recordJuly 20, 2009
Most people think of our big forests all being out West, but actually the three most heavily forested states in the country are in the East.
Said by
Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen highlights the significant forestation in Eastern states despite perceptions of Western dominance.

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