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Will a demand for wood chips
deplete NH forests?

 

Not at all. Today New Hampshire is the second most forested state in the country (Maine is first), with almost 84 percent of its land mass covered by trees. In the past, trees unsuitable for lumber or paper production were simply left in the forest. Over time, these unhealthy trees could become dominant and obstruct the growth of healthy trees. With The Northern Wood Power Project, PSNH is converting what would be waste to a practical, economical and environmentally sound fuel source. As part of responsible forest management, the Project will actually help foresters and landowners grow a more healthy and productive forest in New Hampshire and the region.

 

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