I was recently made aware of an excellent internet resource that’s worthy of pointing out. The U.S. Forest Service’s Southern Research Station has developed some free spreadsheet applications that can help you in your forest business operations.
24 ways forestry improves our lives
By - Forest Business Network · Image by Charles Bolin
In 1971, the 23rd General Assembly of the European Confederation of Agriculture gave birth to the idea that we should designate one day to celebrate the world’s forests and all that they offer for “protection, production, and recreation.” The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation agreed and officially made March 21 of each year ‘World Forestry Day.’
Want to export your forest products to Asia? Let this top exporting pro show you how
By - Forest Business Network · Image by Margo Harrison / Shutterstock.com
We’ve partnered with the Montana World Trade Center to create a can’t-miss webinar that features the industry’s top forest products exporter giving a rare glimpse into his vast expertise on exporting forest products to Asian markets. Register today because seats are very limited.
Can you spare some change? Building better forests through community dollars
By - Forest Business Network · Image by Sigrid Zabel
I recently came across an excellent article from High Country News that’s well worth highlighting. The article addresses the role of forests in providing valuable ecosystem “services” to communities —like clean drinking water—and the novel approach of having cities and towns contribute financially to receiving those services.
Small diameter timber, biomass, aviation biofuels, wood export info and a reverse trade mission highlight big event next year
By - Forest Business Network · Image by Howesjwe
Forest Business Network is hard at work laying the groundwork for the 2013 Small Log Conference. With a reverse trade mission, wood export info, biomass best practices, webinars and more, this will be one hot event.
National Forest Restoration work first pioneered in Montana
By - Forest Business Network / Wilderness Society · Image by Laura Walker
Several weeks ago the Forest Service announced major plans to increase the pace of forest restoration work across the country. What does that mean?
Big news for forests and those who work in them
By - Forest Business Network · Image by Jerry Whaley
As a member of the Southwestern Crown of the Continent Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration (CFLR) project and recent addition to the CFLR Coalition steering committee, it was exciting to hear Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s big announcement last week of $40 million in funding for new and existing CFLR projects.
Softwood Lumber Check-off program building buzz
By - Forest Business Network · Image by Pp76
Although the Softwood Lumber Check-off program was officially approved by the North American softwood lumber industry in the second half of last year, I’m hearing an increased buzz about this program lately, and for good reason. A unified softwood lumber promotion program — promoting softwood usage both domestically and internationally — is an exciting growth opportunity.
Considering exporting? Check out this webinar
By - Forest Business Network · Image by Jolin
FBN staff recently watched an excellent webinar titled “Will 2012 be the year you start exporting?” that was hosted by the North American Wholesale Lumber Association. We think you should check it out as well and have posted it on our website.
Could your Montana forest products company be eligible for free business assistance?
By - Forest Business Network · Image by Jim Parkin
Free assistance just might be available to your Montana forest products company. That’s right. But you’ll need to apply by January 18, 2012 to meet our latest request for proposals.
Happy New Year, and looking into 2012
By - Forest Business Network · Image by Dmitry Sudakov
I and the staff at FBN hope your Christmas holiday was as wonderful as ours. We’ve got lots going on as we move into the new year.
Why a Wood-Based Aviation Biofuels Industry May Just Become a Reality, and How FBN will Play a Role
A press conference held by U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsak today announced the USDA’s largest grant in its history—$80 million—split in half for each of Washington State University and the University of Washington. Forest Business Network will be a media partner for WSU’s Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA), which is leading the five-year effort.
