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Umbrella Certification Operations Manual
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CFRC
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December 23, 2008
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182k Document summary
This operations manual provides information explaining the roles, responsibilities and structure of the Umbrella Certification system developed by CFRC to help improve access to FSC certification for small, private forestowners. The supporting forms and checklists are in the appendix, a separate document.
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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December 18, 2008
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27k Document summary
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State Woody Biomass Utilization Policies
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Dennis R. Becker & Christine Lee
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December 11, 2008
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693k Document summary
Woody biomass utilization can make significant contributions to renewable energy production, wildfire risk reduction, and enhancement of forest health. It may also provide economic and community development opportunities. Consequently, a number of policy initiatives have been implemented in recent years at both the federal and state level to address particular challenges with using woody biomass. The purpose of this database is to provide a comprehensive, up-todate guide to woody biomass legislation for each state in the country.
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Family Forest Certification in the United States: Program and Activity Updates
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Dovetail Partners, Inc.
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December 11, 2008
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546k Document summary
This report summarizes recent developments within the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and identifies the next steps that are needed to continue to grow family forest owner participation.
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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December 11, 2008
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34k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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December 4, 2008
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28k Document summary
The CFRC Weekly Summary will be on hiatus from December 19 through January 15. We will return on January 22, 2009.
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Implementation Plan Review Checklist
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CFRC
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December 1, 2008
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75k Document summary
This checklist is used in order to review and approve (or suggest changes) to implementation plans.
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Template Harvest Plan
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CFRC
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December 1, 2008
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93k Document summary
This is a template harvest plan to be used as a guide for writing harvest plans.
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Timber Harvest Protocol
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CFRC
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December 1, 2008
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157k Document summary
This document details the steps and timeline for conducting a harvest.
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Timber Harvest Protocol Timeline
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CFRC
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December 1, 2008
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74k Document summary
This document is a timeline and checklist meant to aid forest owners in completing all steps required in a commercial timber harvest.
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Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (Minnesota & Wisconsin)
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CFRC
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December 1, 2008
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72k Document summary
This is a list of Tribal Historic Preservation offices in Minnesota & Wisconsin which contains contact information.
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Umbrella Certification Operations Manual - APPENDIX
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CFRC
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December 1, 2008
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1558k Document summary
This document includes all of the reporting forms and checklists associated with the umbrella certification system.
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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November 26, 2008
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93k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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November 20, 2008
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27k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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November 13, 2008
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24k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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October 30, 2008
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28k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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October 16, 2008
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43k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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October 9, 2008
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28k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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October 2, 2008
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42k Document summary
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Paper Recycling in the United States and Beyond: An Update
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Dovetail Partners, Inc.
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September 24, 2008
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420k Document summary
Today, paper and paperboard recovery (collection) and recycling (reuse) rates in the United States are approximately 56% and 37%, respectively. Both numbers represent record or near record levels for the nation. Since 1990, paper recovery in the U.S. has grown by more than 87%. The U.S. paper industry continues to establish new benchmarks and has set 60% as the target recovery rate by 2012.
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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September 18, 2008
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43k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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September 11, 2008
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42k Document summary
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FSC Statement: Forests and Climate Change
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FSC
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September 4, 2008
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16k Document summary
A recently published statement by the FSC on forests and climate change.
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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September 4, 2008
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38k Document summary
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Synthesis of Knowledge from Woody Biomass Removal Case Studies
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Alexander Evans/Forest Guild and USFS
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September 1, 2008
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2221k Document summary
Interest in woody biomass from forests has increased because of rising fuel costs, concerns about greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels, and the threat of catastrophic wildfires. However, getting woody biomass from the forest to the consumer presents economic and logistical challenges.
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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August 28, 2008
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38k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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August 7, 2008
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30k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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July 31, 2008
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30k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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July 24, 2008
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75k Document summary
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Trends in Forest-Based Carbon Sequestration in Asia: Implications for the United States
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Jeff Bowyer, Dovetail Partners, Inc.
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July 21, 2008
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1225k Document summary
As Americans consider the role of forests in climate mitigation and possible mechanisms for rewarding forest-related carbon sequestration, it makes sense to look at how other nations and regions are proceeding with forest carbon sequestration programs. This article focuses on such programs in Asia, a region that may someday serve as a major source of forest based carbon credits for American buyers.
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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July 17, 2008
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72k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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July 10, 2008
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24k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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June 26, 2008
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26k Document summary
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The Great Lakes Region: A Forest Certification Hub, 6-month status report
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Kathryn Fernholz, Dovetail Partners
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June 23, 2008
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658k Document summary
In November 2007, Dovetail Partners issued a report that highlighted the results of 10-years of forest certification leadership in the Great Lakes Region.1 Over the past decade the Great Lakes Region, including the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and the Province of Ontario, has become a hub for forest certification.
In the 6-months since that report, certification activities in the Great Lakes Region have undergone another wave of growth, and further accomplishments are expected before the end of 2008.
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Forest Certification Update: The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
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Matthew Wenabn-Smith, Dovetail Partners
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June 23, 2008
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1560k Document summary
In 2004 and 2005 Dovetail Partners released a series of reports outlining the major forest certification programs,1 followed in April 2007 by a report highlighting subsequent changes within the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) program. This latest report considers recent changes to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) program.
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Harvesting Fuel: Cutting Costs and Reducing Forest fire Hazards Through Biomass Harvest
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Don Arnosti, Dr. Dalia Abbas, Dr. Dean Current, Dr. Michael Demchik
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June 19, 2008
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6576k Document summary
This study was designed to provide information on two sets of challenges to the development of biomass markets in and around the Superior National Forest: 1) economic and operational issues faced by loggers; and 2) environmental constraints of concern to and managers, scientists and policymakers involved in developing and refining biomass harvest practices. In the course of our study, we determined that administrative systems and constraints formed a third and important set of challenges to the development of biomass markets.
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Harvesting Fuel: Executive Summary
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Don Arnosti, Dr. Dalia Abbas, Dr. Dean Current, Dr. Michael Demchik
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June 19, 2008
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2107k Document summary
The Exectuvie Summary for the repor "Harvesting Fuel: Cutting Costs and Reducing Forest Fire Hazards Through Biomass Harvest."
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Harvesting Fuel: Data Appendix
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Dr. Michael Demchik
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June 19, 2008
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175k Document summary
The complete data appendix for the report "Harvesting Fuel: Cutting Costs and Reducing Forest Fire Hazards Through Biomass Harvest."
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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June 19, 2008
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26k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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June 12, 2008
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22k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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June 5, 2008
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23k Document summary
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Green Building Programs in the United States
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Dr. Jim Bowyer & Alison Lindburg
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May 29, 2008
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702k Document summary
A REVIEW OF RECENT CHANGES RELATED TO DESIGNATION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE MATERIALS
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Green Building Materials: Made in Minnesota
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Alison Lindburg
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May 29, 2008
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2238k Document summary
Over the past decade, interest in green building and environmentally friendly design has continued to grow. Nearly half of all new homes are expected to incorporate “green” elements by 2010.1 While the movement has gained significant ground, there is still debate about what defines “green,” which standards should be followed, and how to choose between alternatives.
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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May 29, 2008
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23k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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May 22, 2008
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21k Document summary
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Community Forestry Connections
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CFRC
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May 22, 2008
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675k Document summary
The Spring 2008 Edition of the Community Forestry Connections Newsletter.
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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May 8, 2008
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21k Document summary
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Wood Products and Carbon Protocols: Carbon Storage and Low Energy Intensity Should be Considered
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Dr. Jim Bowyer
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May 1, 2008
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1098k Document summary
The time is right and strong opportunities exist for
carbon protocols and markets for carbon credits to recognize the carbon storage benefits
of wood products.
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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May 1, 2008
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24k Document summary
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Biomass and Carbon Markets for Private Landowners: Promise or Peril?
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Don Arnosti
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April 28, 2008
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2337k Document summary
A powerpoint presentation on Biomass and Carbon Markets and their potential for private landowners. Originally presented at the Sustainable Forestry Gathering in Wisconsin Dells, WI on April 26, 2008.
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CFRC Weekly Summary
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CFRC
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April 24, 2008
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23k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly News Summary
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CFRC
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April 17, 2008
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21k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly News Summary
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CFRC
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April 11, 2008
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27k Document summary
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CFRC Weekly News Summary
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CFRC
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April 4, 2008
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27k Document summary
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Keeping Records of Forest Management Activites
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PennState College of Agricultural Science
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March 28, 2008
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180k Document summary
Forest landowners should keep records of activities on their forestlands. Accurate, complete, and well-organized records are important for a number of reasons but especially for reporting forest management expenses and revenues for income tax purposes. This publication is primarily for
landowners whose main source of income is not from the forested property. It introduces you to recordkeeping, what to record, and simple recording systems.
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