Director of Operations and Business Development OneCanopy Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Reforestation demand far exceeds existing nursery capacity in the U.S., with only 20% of the need currently met. Traditional reforestation methods fall short; OneCanopy showcases private industry's potential in addressing this gap. OneCanopy's approach offers a template for private industry's role in reforestation, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and community engagement.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the discrepancy between reforestation demand and existing nursery capacity in the United States, as evidenced by the fact that only 20% of the need for native plant material is currently met.
Identify the limitations of traditional reforestation approaches and recognize the potential of innovative solutions, using OneCanopy as a case study.
Analyze the components of OneCanopy's model for private industry involvement in reforestation efforts, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, and evaluate its applicability to other regions and contexts.
