Linking Sustainable Management and Products to Support Rural Economies

UÎÞÓÇÊÓÆµ FORest Economy, Sustainability and Technology (FOREST)

The ÎÞÓÇÊÓÆµ FOREST is a university-wide multi-disciplinary initiative that brings together university, industry, government, and community collaborators for the advancement of forest-based economy in ÎÞÓÇÊÓÆµ and beyond.

Vision

Creating prosperity for the land, people and habitat supported by forests.

Mission

Organize and leverage existing strengths to facilitate communications and engagement of all stakeholders to address the complex challenges facing the forest sector in ÎÞÓÇÊÓÆµ and beyond.

Purpose

Coordinate, communicate and collaborate across the ÎÞÓÇÊÓÆµ System with external partners to develop and deliver integrated research, education and outreach solutions that enhance the economic and ecological sustainability of forest-based communities.