New Hampshire Revised Statutes 227-I:1 – Declaration of Purpose
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Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 227-I:1
- Forest resources: include , but are not limited to, soil, air, and water and the full range of plants, animals, and other organisms. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 227-G:2
- Forestry: means the science of silviculture and the practice and art of managing and using for human benefit forestlands and the natural resources that occur in association with forestlands, including trees, other plants, animals, soil, water, and related air and climate. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 227-G:2
- state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4
It is hereby recognized and declared that accurate and detailed information concerning the state‘s forest resources and uses is essential to planning for the multiple use and perpetuation of those resources and that the welfare of the state is served by making such information as complete, current, and available as possible. It is further recognized that the public welfare is served by educating the citizens of this state about the value of forest resources and benefits and forestry.