C. Development and Implementation of Reduced Impact Logging by the Tropical Forest Foundation.
Channel: ISTF-Global
Date: 2023-09-25

C. Development and Implementation of Reduced Impact Logging by the Tropical Forest Foundation. *Jim Bowyer, Former Chairman, Tropical Forest Foundation; Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering. USA.

In this presentation, findings that informed the development of TFF training programs and the Reduced Impact Logging (RIL) standard will be discussed. An initial project at Cauaxi, Brazil dramatically illustrated the differences between logging using traditional methods vs. responsible logging employing best practices. TFF built upon this project, creating training programs within a larger surrounding concession where those involved in the logging industry could come to learn better ways of doing things, and where scientists, educators, and others could come to view and study impacts of forest operations. The organizational structure of TFF will be described as will the basic philosophy of training site selection and program development. The nature of training programs, and development of region-specific training materials will also be discussed.

This video was recorded at North Oaks, Minnesota, USA.

Jim Bowyer, Former Chairman, Tropical Forest Foundation; Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering. USA.
Bowyer is a Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering. A specialist in wood-based bio-products and life-cycle assessment, and elected fellow of the International Academy of Wood Science, Bowyer has authored several books and numerous scientific articles. Bowyer has served as President of the International Society of Wood Science and Technology and of the Forest Products Society, and as Vice President and co-founder of the Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials. He was a member of th joined the TFF Board of Directors (1995-2008), and served as Chairman (2006-2008). He is currently a Senior Contributor with the Minneapolis-based Dovetail Partners consulting firm.