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Workshop Description:

Small woodland owners in the Pacific Northwest manage some of the most biologically rich forests in the world. By understanding the unique markets and tools available, woodland owners can translate that biological diversity into diverse income opportunities.  This one-day workshop will introduce landowners to a series of strategies and tools for maximizing the economic potential of conservation-based forest management.  Speakers from organizations and agencies in the Northwest that specialize in small woodland management will provide thorough overviews of each strategy. 

Topics will include:
    • FSC Certification and Markets

    • Carbon Credit Markets

    • Small-scale Wood Processing and Value-added Sales

    • Current Use Taxation & Transfer of Development Rights

    • Conservation Easements

    • Financial & Technical Assistance Programs for Woodland Owners

    • Non-timber Forest Products

To register for the workshop, please mail the registration form with registration fee to NNRG, PO Box 1067, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Directions and workshop details will be sent to all registrants.