National Forest Foundation Workshop in Denver
The Collaborative Restoration Workshop is taking place in Denver over the next few days. I’m looking forward to talking about two topics while I’m there. The first is going to be an open discussion...
View ArticleUntold
The forest industry has come a long way in producing one of, if not the best building product for the environment. As I was checking my LinkedIn feed I came across this video about the life cycle of...
View ArticleNevergreen
The current trajectory of our forests isn’t the beautiful, healthy evergreen forests most people think. Our National Forests are dying and burning at an alarming rate. Regardless if you believe in...
View ArticleForest Planning on National Forests
The following are my comments about the upcoming Forest Plan for the Colville National Forest. These planning processes are entirely too involved and take up too many resources. We need less time...
View ArticleMacro Solutions Needed
All too often we hear about Forest Service projects being delayed because of NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) compliance. Why is this? Forest Service specialists spend a great deal of time...
View ArticleWestern Governors talk Forest Management
The Western Governors Association held a workshop in Missoula, Montana September 20-21, 2016 on the National Forest and Rangeland Management Initiative. There were a series of panels discussing how...
View ArticleCollaborative Success: New Animated Video from Vaagen
Vaagen Bros Lumber has invested heavily in collaboration. Over the last 14 years the Vaagen team has been working with conservation groups, local stakeholders, government officials, and other forest...
View ArticleTNC makes an amazing video…
“If you love beer, you should love restoring our forests” The Nature Conservancy The post TNC makes an amazing video… appeared first on Theforestblog.
View ArticleEra of Megafires
Last night I had the opportunity to attend the Colville showing of “Era of Megafires” at the Colville High School. Considering that it was scheduled at the same time as the final 2016 presidential...
View ArticleProud to be a board member of Sustainable Northwest
The Radical Middle This video that Sustainable Northwest put together shows the commitment to the resources and the people of the Northwest. This commitment to collaboration in rural communities is...
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