The fact that most of the timberland in the nation is privately owned makes attacking the issue of timber harvesting difficult, since it requires attacking the ideals of private ownership and private property rights.
Wood is the most environmentally friendly resource on earth.
Our jobs depend on the continued use of this renewable resource provided by the forests of our nation. The PPRC is a grassroots organization representing the nations pulp, paper, solid wood products, and other natural resource based workers. The U.S. forest products industry is vitally important to our nation s economy, employing 1.5 million people. We are people dedicated to conserving the environment while taking into account the economic stability of the workforce and surrounding community.