Help for Forest Industry Outlined ; a Task Force Suggests Looking Into Tax Changes, Work Force Creation and Lowering Energy Costs.

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A task force created last year by Gov. John Baldacci to address challenges facing Maine's forest products industry presented its final report Tuesday, recommending a range of tax, policy and business strategies to help make the industry more competitive.

The report, from the Governor's Council on the Sustainability of the Forest Products Industry, builds on the findings issued last month by the Maine Future Forest Economy Project, led by the Department of Conser- vation.

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Help for Forest Industry Outlined ; a Task Force Suggests Looking Into Tax Changes, Work Force Creation and Lowering Energy Costs.

Both efforts reflect a growing realization that the forest products industry, a cornerstone of Maine's economy, history and identity, hasn't received sufficient attenti...

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