I'm writing in support of Sen. Tester's forest jobs bill. The ability to enjoy clean water, to hunt and fish in beautiful forests, and for families to take their children camping and teach them about the great outdoors are all activities that are easy for us to take for granted.
Fortunately, we have an opportunity to ensure access to our national forests for our children and grandchildren and all future Montanans. Tester's bill protects and restores orests, it puts people to work in them, and it makes them healthier and less susceptible to damaging fires. But above all, Tester's bill - which he developed with a number of diverse groups - protects access. It respects the right of all Montanans to use their forests.
Our next generations are going to need these special backcountry areas as the world continues to get more complicated, sophisticated and busy.
Jennie Chaiet
Bozeman