Symposium Description

This two-day symposium will highlight opportunities for enhancing the contribution of Oregon’s forest sector to the state’s economy and examine the sector’s relationship to global forest sustainability. Participants will get a fresh look at future opportunities for Oregon’s forest sector from researchers who to global forest sustainability.

Symposium presenters will examine state, national and global forest conditions in terms of their economic, environmental and social sustainability. An important focus will be the role of Oregon’s forest sector in the global economy and the impact of global competition.

The USDA Forest Service’s 2003 National Report on Sustainable Forests for the United States will be highlighted, along with the Oregon Board of Forestry’s 2003 Forestry Program for Oregon and the Oregon Business Plan’s Forestry Initiative.

Who Should Attend

People interested in economic growth and sustainable development in Oregon, including public officials; business, community and environmental leaders; forestry and other natural resource professionals, academics, economists and K-12 teachers.

Sponsors

Oregon Forest Resources Institute
Oregon State University College of Forestry
Oregon Department of Forestry
World Forestry Center

Symposium Fee

The cost of the symposium is $100. This includes the cost of instruction, handout materials, lunch each day and refreshment breaks.

Arrangements

All sessions will be held in Miller Hall, at the World Forestry Center, located 4033 SW Canyon Rd., in Portland, Oregon. There is no hotel near the World Forestry Center. Close hotels are either downtown Portland or on HWY 217. The World Forestry Center is on the MAX light rail at the Washington Park Station. Staying at a hotel located on the MAX light rail is advantageous such as the Doubletree Hotel Portland - Lloyd Center. More information on alternative lodging is available on the Portland Oregon Visitors Association.