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Forest Carbon Management in Central Appalachia

Stephanie Chizmar, PhD

Talk title: Potential Impacts of Forest Carbon Project Activities on Forest Product Markets
Research Economist
US Forest Service, Southern Research Station

Forest carbon programs commonly incentivize management activities that promote more productive forests and, at times, longer harvest rotations. As a result, forest carbon projects may impact the availability of feedstock such as pulpwood for wood products. This presentation highlights potential implications of forest carbon projects on wood product markets.