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There is a high degree of uncertainty surrounding the potential federal listing of cave-dwelling bats; therefore, the Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin DNRs decided a proactive and strategic approach was appropriate to minimize potential impacts to sustainable forest management.
No one wants to experience a catastrophic natural disaster; hurricanes, ice storms, tornadoes all can cause major damage and the cleanup is challenging. Chainsaws have been an important tool to aid in the clean-up in the aftermath of such devastation.
In 2002, the Wood Supply Research Institute (WSRI), in collaboration with Virginia Tech (VPI), published its first study on the subject of planning and communication in the wood supply chain. In later years, WSRI revisited this important subject with additional studies.
Tuesday, 12 December 2017 10:35
How Do You Submit an Idea for a Technical Release?
by Vickie Swanton | Western Region Manager
A staple benefit of FRA membership has been the ability to search for technical releases that pertain to a certain topic or area of expertise.
Tuesday, 05 December 2017 15:13
Member Spotlight: Biewer Lumber
by Steve Kariainen | FRA Lakes State Coordinator
Not many know this, but the Biewer family was not always in the lumber business. The family, originally from Germany, made a living as a brewmeister. Prohibition eventually shut down the Biewer beer business, leaving the family looking for other opportunities.