Rethinking Our Carbon Future
Forests are part of the solution.
What is the most effective and sustainable ‘technology’ we have to meet the challenges of climate change? Forests. Working with other renewables, bioenergy is helping us reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Mass timber is reducing the need for carbon intensive materials in our buildings. And wood and fiber based packaging is replacing the plastics and other non-renewable materials in the products we rely on every day.
See how forests - and their products and benefits - are providing innovative solutions to help us rethink our carbon future for the better.
Climate Solutions
Scaling Urban and Community Wood in Memphis
By scaling and piloting different models to connect urban and community wood with viable markets, the wider forestry sector can lead with purpose and commitment to advance climate action and social equity. In the words of Jeff Carroll, the CEO and co-founder of the Urban Wood Economy, Inc., “urban wood is an opportunity, not just a commodity.”
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Carbon in the Built Environment
Wood skyscrapers made from mass timber are reducing the use of carbon intensive materials in our buildings. Learn more about the science behind mass timber.
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Urban Wood Utilization
Explore what actually goes into managing urban trees and forests and how communities are balancing economic, environmental, and climate goals.
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Fighting Fire with Fire
Explore what actually goes into managing urban trees and forests and how communities are balancing economic, environmental, and climate goals.
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Mass Timber: The Future of the Workplace
As our cities continue to grow, so do the challenges they face. Reimagine the way society lives, works, and plays by moving our cities from climate problems, to climate solutions.
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Mass Timber + Affordable Housing
As our cities continue to grow, so do the challenges they face. Reimagine the way society lives, works, and plays by moving our cities from climate problems, to climate solutions.
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