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Workshops: Enhancing Economic Competitiveness through Going Green
Augusta, ME ..................Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Concord, NH ..............Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Randolph Center, VT.............Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Glens Falls, NY.................Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Utica, NY...........................Thursday, October 6, 2011
The wood products industry has at times found itself in a defensive position on "green" issues. Yet wood has the advantage of being a renewable resource that is environmentally friendly compared to competing materials. Moreover, there are many activities that wood products companies engage in, or could engage in, that are considered green. This workshop will focus on the unique opportunities that wood products companies have to capitalize on the green consciousness at work in the marketplace while reducing costs and increasing market access.
Sustainable Forest Futures, located in Concord, NH, is hosting the workshops in cooperation with various trade associations in the New England area, including the Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association, Wood Products Manufacturers Association, Maine Wood Products Association, New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association, and the Empire State Forest Products Association. The Wood Education and Resource Center is providing partial funding through a grant (Award Number 2010-DG-077).
For more information about the workshops, including agendas, speakers, locations, and the online registration process, click here or contact Collin Miller at 603-229-0679 x 110.
Workshop: Lake States Cable Logging Demonstration
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Location: About 3 miles west of
Middle Inlet, WI
This workshop will provide an overview of a unique cable system that can be utilized in a variety of landscape scenarios (steep slopes, ravines, wetlands, and islands, among others). This system can be potentially profitable in situations that involve removing lower wood volumes than required by traditional cable yarding systems. For more information click here or call 920-465-3006.
Sponsors include River Country RC&D; Glacierland RC&D; Pomery Forest Products; Renewable Resource Solutions, LLC; and WERC.
Webinar: Factors to Consider When Establishing a Community Wood
Reclamation System
Thursday, September 22, 2011
2:00 p.m. Central / 3:00 p.m. Eastern
The Feasibility Study for a Community Wood Reclamation System (WERC Award Number 2010-DG-107) identified potential [woody biomass] supply and markets, reviewed operational logistics and organizational options, and created financial projections for a multi-municipality urban tree reclamation system.
Specifically, the study looked at establishing a pilot wood reclamation center at Robbins Community Power (RCP), a start-up biomass energy plant in Robbins, IL, as the first phase in a comprehensive reclamation system with satellite locations. The Community Wood Reclamation System, nicknamed Robbinswood, would source wood chips for RCP's biomass energy needs, but also divert higher-quality logs for higher uses, thus assuring landowners that their trees will realize their highest possible use.
The Illinois Emerald Ash Borer Wood Utilization Team and Industry Advisory Council oversaw the study, which was conducted by the Purdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources; Timber Steward, LLC, a timber marketing and wood utilization specialist; and the marketing consulting firm Work In Motion. This Webinar on the study's findings is geared toward helping other communities considering the development of a community wood reclamation system. To link into the Webinar click here and follow the instructions.
Conference number: PW4194363
Phone: 800-779-9035
Audience passcode: WERC
If you have trouble joining the net portion of the meeting, click here to directly join the event. For additional information, contact Dick Little at 217-557-0500.
International Scientific Conference on Hardwood Processing
October 16-18, 2011
The Inn - Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
This conference will bring together industry professionals, scientists, association representatives, government employees, suppliers, and customers to share knowledge and ideas. Topics will include hardwood-related issues, recent developments, and paths to the future, with a special focus on sustainability and certification. For additional information click here, or contact Urs Buehlmann at 540-231-9759.
Workshop: New Profitable Business Strategies That Pay for Valued-Added Wood Products Manufacturers - Cabinets, Furniture, Millwork
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Location: WERC Facility, Princeton, WV
This workshop is for small woodshops that are looking for new profitable business strategies that will lead to business success in the current challenging economic times. For additional information click here, or contact Harry Watt at 704-880-5034. Sponsors include North Carolina State University, Woodshop News Magazine, and WERC.
Workshop: Profitably Drying Small
Quantities of Lumber
Wednesday & Thursday,
November 9 & 10, 2011
Location: WERC Facility, Princeton, WV
This workshop is for portable sawmill owners, specialty lumber producers, and cabinet and woodworking shops that wish to learn how to effectively dry their lumber. For additional information click here, or contact Harry Watt at 704-880-5034. Sponsors include North Carolina State University, Woodshop News Magazine, and WERC.
Workshop: Combined Heat and Power / Woody Biomass Seminar
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Location: WERC facility, Princeton, WV
Workshop will provide information to primary and secondary hardwood manufacturers regarding combined heat and power opportunities at their facilities. Topics will include economics, fuel storage and handling, combustion technology, and steam turbine systems. For additional information, contact John Pletcher at 814-863-6393. Back to Top |
