How Healthy Markets Sustain Forests

How can forest product markets support healthy forests? Learn how sustainable management practices and strong markets for wood products help conserve forests, benefit communities, and fight climate change. Join Avery as she meets experts to explore the vital role of forest markets in this exciting episode of Into the Outdoors.

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    GRADES 3-5
    HOW HEALTHY MARKETS SUSTAIN FORESTS

    GRADES 6-8
    THE FOREST MARKETPLACE

    GRADES 9-12
    THE LIFE CYCLE OF WOOD

    GRADES 9-12
    LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
    GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

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