New Hampshire § 227-J-1 - Section 227-J:1 Declaration of Purpose.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 227-J-1 — Section 227-J:1 Declaration of Purpose., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 227-J-1. Section 227-J:1 Declaration of Purpose.
It is hereby recognized and declared that the public welfare of this state requires the care and protection of forest cover adjacent to certain waters of the state and along public highways, and the proper disposal of slash and mill residue resulting from forest operations in certain circumstances to help conserve the amount and quality of surface waters and groundwaters of the state; reduce the incidence and severity of forest fires; promote healthful surroundings, recreational opportunities, and scenic values; ensure future forest productivity; improve conditions for wildlife; and provide other benefits to the public as the result of perpetuating a proper forest cover, while continuing to meet the timber needs of forest industries and providing income and employment for our citizens without undue infringement on the rights of private forest landowners.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 227-J-1 ("Section 227-J:1 Declaration of Purpose.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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