Presenter

Dr. Jim Bowyer, professor and chair emeritus, University of Minnesota, Department of Bio-based Products (formerly Wood & Paper Science); chairman, Minnesota Bio-fiber Council; chairman, Tropical Forest Foundation; associate, Dovetail Partners, Inc.

Presentation Description

Dr. Bowyer discusses initiatives available to position Oregon's forest sector to maintain a strong presence in a globalizing economy. This discussion compares Oregon's situation and response to that of other states and place it in a national and global context. Dr. Bowyer also discusses potential roles for biomass energy and improved university research and outreach programs in wood products innovation.

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A diverse response panel representing forest industry, federal forest management agencies, academia, and conservation groups provided responses to Dr. Bowyer's presentation.

Target Audience

This presentation is of particular interest to: Forest industry leaders, state and federal forest managers, forest resource professionals, family forest landowners, and community and business leaders.

Co-sponsors

This presentation is sponsored by the Oregon Forest Resources Institute, Douglas County/OSU Extension Service, OSU College of Forestry, and Douglas Timber Operators.

Location

The presentation was held at the Holiday Inn Express, 375 Harvard Boulevard in Roseburg, Oregon.