Washington, June 30 -- Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) announced that the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is awarding $20 million for projects that will restore and protect longleaf pine forests in Georgia.
"Longleaf pine forests are part of Georgia's natural heritage, and restoring them means healthier working lands, stronger wildlife habitat, cleaner water, and a more resilient rural economy for the families who live and work here," said Congressman Bishop. "Georgia's forest industry supports more than 140,000 jobs and contributes billions of dollars to the state's economy, so investments like these are not just about conservation, they are als...