Wood Innovation Program Coordinator USDA Forest Service Southwestern Region Clarkdale, Arizona, United States
Wood product markets are variable and complex in the Southwest with a variety of influencing factors that determine how material is procured, transported, and processed. Incentivizing industry through a transportation subsidy has provided opportunities, challenges, and valuable lessons learned that have potential to impact restoration within Wildfire Crisis Strategy Landscapes.
Learning Objectives:
Identify potential pinch points related to offering a transportation subsidy
Articulate potential challenges and opportunities with engaging in a pilot program
