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Aesthetic Benefits of
Lake States Forests

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Forests provide us with natural beauty and peace of mind. As the pace of our lives and the demands on our time increase, the value of time spent in the forest—whether we camp, hunt, hike, watch wildlife, or simply collect our thoughts—becomes more important. The forest also fulfills the aesthetic needs of those who simply enjoy viewing the wooded landscape from afar, as well as those who feel good just knowing the forest is “there,” even if they never venture into it.
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