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Global Connections. Regional Roots. October 2017
To Create and Inspire Champions of Sustainable Forestry
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Join the World Forestry Center in recognizing Oregon Forest Products Week: October 15-21
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October's e-newsletter focuses on Oregon Forest Products Week. Join us in learning about the role of forest products in creating sustainable forest management systems, and producing clean water, healthy habitats, and a sizeable contribution to the economy.
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From Sara Wu, Interim Executive Director
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Next week is National Forest Products Week and we couldn’t be more excited! We have much to celebrate here at the World Forestry Center as we focus on the myriad of benefits the forest gives us. Clean air, clean water, habitat for our wildlife, and recreational opportunities are just the start of what our forests provide and why we care so much about sustainably managing them. The Governor’s proclamation of October 15-21, 2017 as Oregon Forest Products Week also reminds us that Oregon is a leader in wood products manufacturing and that the forest sector contributes more than $12 billion annually to our state’s economy. We are truly fortunate to live in Oregon.
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Sara Wu
Interim Executive Director
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Forestry Leadership Hall Spotlight
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Beginning in 1971, the World Forestry Center began a tradition of honoring those pioneers who have contributed significantly and meaningfully to the advancement of the forestry sector in business, government, or education.
Since founder Kenneth Ford built his first sawmill near Roseburg, Oregon, in 1936 using salvaged parts and materials, Roseburg Forest Products’ innovative thinking and educated risk-taking have served the company well. This approach to business has helped Roseburg weather the ongoing consolidation and market volatility that characterize the modern wood products industry. Kenneth Ford passed his belief in the power of hard work on to his son, Allyn Ford, who took the helm as Roseburg’s president and CEO in 1997. As Allyn grew the company, he built on his father’s legacy while pursuing new opportunities in areas using new ways of doing business.
Now, under the leadership of current President and CEO Grady Mulbery, Roseburg continues to expand its national footprint, with a recently announced green-field engineered wood plant to be built in Chester, South Carolina, and the purchase of 158,000 acres of timberland in the coastal region of North Carolina and southeastern Virginia. The Chester plant will be the most technologically advanced facility of its kind in the world with the highest capacity laminated veneer lumber (LVL) press in the world. When operations begin in mid-2019, the new plant will produce LVL beams and headers, which can be manufactured to provide efficient strength and design values while optimizing forest resources. It’s all part of Roseburg’s effort to make lives better from the ground up.
We invite you to visit the Forestry Leadership Hall located on the second floor of the Discovery Museum. For more information
click here
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Above: The mill that started it all: Kenneth Ford built his first mill on Diamond Lake Boulevard in Roseburg, Oregon, in 1936 using salvaged parts and equipment.
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Above: Kenneth Ford (right) believed in hard work with no short cuts. He was deeply involved in the daily operations of the growing company, often working side-by-side with employees.
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Above: Under the leadership of President and CEO Grady Mulbery, Roseburg is expanding its national presence into areas with strong market demand and strategic opportunities.
Right: Allyn Ford built on his father's legacy by embracing new products, new technologies, and new ways of doing business.
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In 1936, Kenneth Ford gathered some salvaged equipment from junk dealers, patched together a sawmill east of Roseburg, Oregon, and launched the Roseburg Lumber Company. Fueled by Kenneth’s unlimited willingness to work and his far-reaching vision, that second-hand sawmill grew into Roseburg Forest Products. It comprises one of the most integrated manufacturing facilities in the world and produces a broader mix of forest products than any other forest products company. From this extraordinary success and his deep compassion for people, Kenneth Ford also became a generous philanthropist, responsible for one of the largest charitable foundations in Oregon.
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World Forest Institute News and Updates
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WFI International Fellows Final Presentations
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On September 27, WFI Fellows gave their final 7-minute "lightning" presentations to a packed house. If you missed this great event, or just want a recap, recordings of the presentations will be up on our website soon. Stay tuned!
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Calling all Natural Resources Professionals
Working Around the World!
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As we say farewell to the 2017 WFI Fellows, we look forward to the next group of bright minds that will join us in 2018.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2018 World Forest Institute International Fellowship Program.
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We are accepting applications through October 15, 2017, for next year's program
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Visit our
website
for information on the program, participant qualifications, and to download an application.
Left: Our eight 2017 international fellows, posing in front of one of the largest Redwood trees to be found at Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park, California
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Conferences and Convening
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Hagenstein Lectures "Emerging Voices in Forestry"
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The Hagenstein Lectures, a community event presented by the World Forestry Center and the Society of American Foresters, will return for the second year! Ten young foresters under the age 45 who are working at the forefront of social, economic, and environmental change will be featured.
Join us October 15 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. in Cheatham Hall on the WFC campus in Washington Park. Doors open at Noon.
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Forests~Water~Health Part 2
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Thursday, November 16, 2017
Doors open 8:00 am
Program 8:30 - 11:00 am
$15 General / $5 Student
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Thank you to our sponsors!
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In partnership with Oregon Forest Resources Institute, the WFC's Discovery Museum opens "The Future of Tall"
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With its innovative spirit and sustainable forest resources, Oregon has become the epicenter of the most significant disruption of building technology since steel and concrete altered urban skylines.
The Future of Tall explores the present and future of mass timber and how it’s rapidly gaining attention among architects, engineers, developers and contractors.
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Museum Hours:
Labor Day - Memorial Day
10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday - Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
General Admission: $7.00
Discovery Museum
4033 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
503.228.1367
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For more information about the World Forestry Center, please contact Wendy Mitchell, Development and Community Relations Director,
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