GUARDIANS | Susan Jones
Susan Jones designed some of the first Mass Timber buildings in the U.S. - including her own home. Today, Susan and her team continue to pave the way for Mass Timber buildings in North America by showing the world that there is no reason a building can't also be a climate change solution.
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The Crew
On its surface, forest products manufacturing looks very different than it did 100 years ago. But, behind the machines and the new technology is a group of skilled, dedicated, and hardworking individuals who make it all possible.
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Who is part of the forest community?
Who is part of the forest community? HINT: It's more people than you think, and probably includes you!
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FOREST TO OCEAN | Grain Surfboards
Grain Surfboards has been crafting one-of-a-kind wooden surfboards from sustainably managed Maine forests since 2005. With an emphasis on quality and sincere commitment to sustainable practices, each board is made one at a time, by hand, to create a product that has a soul and tells a story.
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Reimagining Our Cities
For the first time in history, more than 50 percent of the world’s population lives in urban areas. By 2050, that number is expected to climb to 70 percent. With a rapidly urbanizing population comes new challenges for society.
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The Importance of Forests in Mitigating Climate Change
Forests and forest products capture almost 15% of our carbon emissions each year. Learn more about the importance of forests in mitigating climate change.
MoreWooden skyscrapers could be the future for cities | The Economist
Wooden skyscrapers are an ambitious and innovative solution to the problems posed by urbanisation. Not only are they faster to build, they have smaller carbon footprints than high-rises made of concrete and steel.
MoreThe future of skyscrapers | Grist
How much CO2 would a skyscraper save if a skyscraper was made of wood?
Wooden skyscrapers are already a thing in Europe and Canada. Now, they’re becoming more popular in the U.S. How do they work and what do they mean for the future of cities?
MoreWe are #forestproud.
We are hikers, hunters, land owners, researchers, foresters, students, and professionals. We work at family businesses, forest product companies, conservation and recreation organizations, universities, and government agencies.
We are a diverse community of stewards who are responsible for shaping the future of North America’s forests. We value the renewable products and benefits they provide and are committed to making choices that keep forests as forests, now and for the future.
