Trees and Paper – Part 1: The Economic Perspective
As a forest owner I’ve accumulated a number of books on trees, but the one that I reach for the most is "An Eclectic Guide to Trees East of the Rockies(1)". It’s a very thorough book on Eastern tree species and discusses the cultural and economic value of trees throughout documented history. The author, Glen Blouin, has an extensive forestry background and is an award-winning member of the Society of Environmental Journalists. In my next few blogs I would like to share with you a few sections of Glen’s book because they may help put the topic of “trees and paper” in perspective.
Wood and Paper Industry
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- Business Management - Sustainability
Phil has over 28 years of international experience related to sustainability and the forest products industry. He currently leads Two Sides North America, a non-profit that promotes the unique sustainable features of print and paper, as well as their responsible production and use. Two Sides operates globally in five continents with members that span the entire graphic communication value chain. Phil has written extensively on sustainability and environmental topics related to the forest products sector. He received his Bachelor and Master's of Science degrees from McGill University in Montreal. He is a private forest owner and sustainably manages over 200 acres of forestland for both recreational and economic benefits.
