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Demand for Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood products is quickly growing in the Pacific Northwest and throughout the country.  Driven primarily by the residential and commercial green building industry, homeowners, architects and builders are beginning to specify locally produced and FSC-certified wood products in everything from residential to commercial and government construction projects.

This afternoon technical session will provide an introduction to FSC Chain-of-Custody (CoC) certification for wood manufacturing businesses and highlight current and emerging markets for certified wood products.  FSC-certified business owners will discuss their experiences with chain of custody certification and the certified marketplace. 

This session will provide an ideal networking opportunity for landowners and businesses interested in marketing FSC wood products.  Attendees will include: FSC certified landowners, wood manufacturers, mill operators, wholesale distributors, retail lumber yards and other companies and organizations who participate in the FSC chain-of-custody network in the Pacific Northwest. During a post-conference social hour, participants will have an opportunity to network while enjoying hors devours and drinks.

Topics will include:

• FSC chain-of-custody 101   
  
• FSC markets: regional, national & interntl
• How to find FSC timber & lumber   
  
• FSC certified companies in the Pacific NW
• Green building programs in WA  
  
• What FSC products are in demand   
  
• Growth trends in FSC markets   
  
• FSC marketing strategies