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Archive Home > 2005 > July > 30 > Smith backs bill to allow community forest bonds

Smith backs bill to allow community forest bonds

By Scott Domer / The Bulletin
July 30, 2005

WASHINGTON - In an attempt to reduce suburban sprawl and maintain timber jobs, Sen. Gordon Smith introduced legislation this week that would allow nonprofit organizations to issue tax-exempt bonds to finance the purchase of forested lands for managed conservation purposes with a limited amount....

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