Good research available for permitting a choice in forestland management. Management systems available specific to landowner. Research focused on economic gain while maintaining integrity of ecosystem. Long-term benchmark, studies in forest management are yielding usable results. Universally available market information.
Markets are available for all forest products.
Action Items Extension system collect and disseminate timber market and price information and data Applied research to identify economic rewards and consequences of various forest management techniques, systems, ideas, choices and legislation. Behavior research to identify the motivators of landowners both stated and as measured by management activity or inactivity. Action Plans Click on a plan to download an action planning worksheet for that plan. Identify economic rewards of various forest management options. The Summit was co-sponsored by The National Association of Professional Forestry Schools and Colleges and the Cooperative Research, Education, and Extension Service.