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A team of New England-based forest researchers recently released Beyond the "Illusion of Preservation” — a report that makes the case for how New England can continue the forest conservation ethic that has been a hallmark of the region while sustainably meeting the wood consumption needs here.
The report lays out a three-step approach to improving the imbalance between the wood we all consume with the wood we produce in New England.
- Protect New England’s forests, retaining at least 70% of the region in permanently protected Wildlands and Woodlands.
- Reduce wood consumption by 25%, reorient consumption to more durable products, and enhance wood product recycling.
- Increase the amount of Woodland acreage in ecological forest management and reorient sustainable production toward lumber.
To view the full report, click here.