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4/30 - Three New Forestry Markets - Carnation
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Apr 30, 2008 from 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm |
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| Where | Carnation |
| Contact Name | Kirk Hanson |
| Contact Email | kirk@nnrg.org |
| Contact Phone | 360-316-9317 |
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This evening presentation will highlight three compelling new markets for King County forest landowners: Forest Stewardship Council certified wood products, transfer of development rights, and carbon offsets.
Come join Northwest Certified Forestry and King County's Open Space Acquisitions Program to learn about three new financial opportunities for King County forest landowners. Taken together, these markets offer a compelling new model for forest landowners who are interested in capitalizing on conservation based management of their forests:
- Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification - The growing green building movement in the Northwest has created a demand for locally produced and FSC certified wood products. Northwest Certified Forestry is developing a network of small woodland owners and wood products manufacturers who can supply the region’s green building industry with locally produced and sustainably harvested wood products.
- Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) - King County offers
an incentive based approach to land conservation with their transfer of
development rights program, which brings together rural landowners and urban
developers to maintain forestlands in perpetuity through the purchase of
development rights.
- Forestry Based Carbon Offsets - Deforestation emits more
carbon dioxide every year than the entire transportation sector, but forests
also have the capacity to sequester carbon through longer rotations and greater
retention. Conservation based management practices can translate into
significant income for forest landowners.
Speakers will include:
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Darren Greve, King County's Transfer of Development Rights Program Manager
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Ian Hanna, Director of Northwest Certified Forestry
- Kirk Hanson, South Sound Regional Manager for Northwest Certified Forestry
Where: Miller's Community & Arts Center, 4597 Tolt Ave., Carnation, WA.
When: Wednesday, April 30th from 6 - 9pm
This workshop is free thanks to the support of King County's Forestry Opportunity Grant Program. Contact Kirk Hanson at 360-316-9317 or by email to register. Registration is required as space is limited.
Click here for more information on Northwest Certified Forestry membership scholarships for King County landowners.