Wood is the original green material and pretty much anything can be made out of wood fiber! Not only is wood a renewable material but in the U.S., it is grown in sustainably managed forests.
Economic development projects in forestry, include a few more considerations than other economic development projects, as it all starts with the resource.
Southern Regional Extension Forestry will hold a Navigating Economic Development in Forestry in the South: Sustainably Growing Trees, Opportunities, & Jobs webinar on August 6th from 3 to 4 pm EDT.
Abundant forest resources, in the southern states of the U.S. and across the nation, are under-utilized creating fantastic opportunities to expand the forest industry and create more jobs- especially in rural areas.
Economic developers may not be aware of the important economic impact that forestry already contributes to their state as well as the opportunities to expand..
In this webinar by Dr. Leslie Boby and J. Daniel Chappell, participants will learn more about the forests and wood supply in the South, the types of mills and products and the best ways to work on these projects.
To take part in this workshop, register at