Forest Service Continues To Look At Expanding Use Of Wood Products

Continued innovation in wood-based products is essential in creating both economic markets and forest ecosystem balance.

"I promoted the efficient use of forest products. Our research also has to protect against nature disturbance. We talk about wildfires, but it's also about invasive species and a change in climate," noted Forest Service Chief Randy Moore.

He added that the Department continues to collaborate with research and development to create products ranging from biofuels to cross laminated timber.

"Our forest products research in many cases it is stimulating economize resilience in many areas including housing, bio-energy, tourism, packaging and paper."

Moore noted the Forest Service also offers innovation opportunity through various programs.

"And some of these specific examples of available programs include wood innovation program, communitive wood grant program, and this includes potential to use wood for advanced biofuel, biochar, heat, and power."

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