The certification assures buyers that lumber came from trees planted, grown, harvested, processed and shelved in environmentally acceptable and sustainable ways. A bar code attached to the lumber can trace the lumber to its point of origin. A group of forest auditors is forming that will have the duty of conducting assessments to determine if forests are being managed responsibly and in accordance with a forest-management plan. So if you own forest land, you'll want to seek professional forestry assistance to prepare your customized forest-management plan. The plan will look at uses such as timber production, wildlife enhancement, recreation, soil and water protection and others.
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Assurance that you produced the product responsibly will lead to peace of mind. Continue to watch for updates on this fresh approach to forestry. They will be among almost 250 youth representing counties from across the state. Delegates will explore the world of energy, electricity and the basic sciences through hands-on learning experiences. They develop an understanding of basic principles and theories while making lots of new friends from across the state.