[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 135 (Thursday, September 26, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1705]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         INTRODUCTION OF THE FOREST FOUNDATION CONSERVATION ACT

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                         HON. RICHARD H. BAKER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 1996

  Mr. BAKER of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, today, I have introduced the 
Forest Foundation Conservation Act.
  The Forest Foundation Conservation Act will amend the National Forest 
Foundation Act to extend and increase the matching funds authorized for 
the National Forest Foundation and to permit the National Forest 
Foundation to license the use of trademarks, tradenames, and other such 
devices to identify that a person is an official sponsor or supporter 
of the U.S. Forest Service or the National Forest System.
  Our Nation has been blessed with a national treasure--America's 
national forest lands. A growing population, increasing demands on 
forests and related resources, and more competition for uses and 
benefits are placing great stress on our forest lands and the U.S. 
Forest Service.
  Now more than ever, America's forest lands and the individuals who 
work so diligently to manage these forest lands need support from 
people who care. The National Forest Foundation, a citizen-directed, 
non-profit organization, was created to coordinate the needed support. 
The National Forest Foundation Amendment Act of 1996 will allow the 
National Forest Foundation to develop innovative public/private 
partnerships so that America's pristine forest land and its resources 
will be conserved for future generations.
  I believe that it is the responsibility of each citizen to help 
conserve our Nation's resources and provide organizations like the 
National Forest Foundation with the resources it needs to help maintain 
America's forest lands for generations to come. I hope that my 
colleagues will join me in supporting this legislation which will help 
us improve the quality and infrastructure of our national forests.

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