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and interdependency that exists on the
manufacturing side of our industry. Share
this, and let them ask questions about
how things fit, what different people do
for work, and what
happens if a piece of
the supply chain breaks
down. Scan the QR
code for the video and
schematic.
• Show the before and after. Yes, you can
visualize what a forest will look like
post-harvest, but that’s because you’ve
studied and practiced the art of forestry
for decades. If you’ve got an ongoing
harvest you can visit, that can be a great
example of before AND after in one
spot, and if you can visit a piece of land
maybe 10 years post-harvest, that lets
someone envision the full cycle.
• Ask student(s) about their areas of
interest and find things that match
their energy. I once took a young
student to see a modern sawmill
because he has a strong interest
in robotics, and he left with a new
appreciation and interest in forest
product manufacturing.
It’s common sense that young people
choose to pursue careers they’ve been
exposed to. As an industry, if we’re going
to thrive in the future, we need to make
sure that youth representing a range of
communities and backgrounds have the
chance to learn about our industry and
envision a place for their future self. I
challenge you to take a day and a student
and do your part.
If you’ve taken the challenge, let me know
about your experience by sending an email
to ekingsley@forestresources.org.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Eric Kingsley is the Northeast Region
Coordinator for the Forest Resources
Association (FRA). Based in Portland,
Maine, Kingsley works with FRA to build
and maintain a robust forest industry
supply chain, supporting all steps from
the woods to the mill.
The Montgomery
Community College campus
forest in Troy, NC comprises
approximately 134 acres of
timber land, divided into a
variety of forest stands,
managed in sections to
provide our students with a
broad spectrum of learning
experiences. Additional
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