The Outlook | July 2022
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Logger Engagement and Retention: Surveying what matters in a quality logging operation across the U.S.
Dovetail Partners partnered with the Forest Stewards Guild to conduct a survey of the professional Guild members located throughout the United States regarding the importance of quality logging operations (QLOs) and

their understanding of the challenges facing the logging industry. The survey was specifically designed to capture the perspectives of foresters who typically practice ecologically-based forestry, thus the Guild provided a natural partner for the survey. This report highlights the

results of the survey, follow-up interviews that were conducted, and related literature. This project’s larger purpose is to support a dialogue between these groups to bolster recruitment of QLOs and limit attrition of those capable of performing quality logging operations. Special thanks to Steven Immel, Dovetail's Georgia-Pacific Research Intern for Sustainable Forest Management for conducting this project.
Storymap for Community Wildfire Preparedness
A new storymap for the St. Louis County Community Wildfire Protection Plan helps share knowledge about wildfire risk in Northern Minnesota and how a Community Wildfire Protection Plan can help protect your community from the worst of wildfire season. A Community Wildfire Protection Plan, or a CWPP for short, is a community based plan developed collaboratively amongst community members and land management agencies to achieve a common goal.
The main goal of a CWPP is to help a community be more wildfire resilient. CWPPs address a variety of issues, including wildfire response, hazardous fuels, community preparedness, and structure protection. Special thanks to Josh Wink, Dovetail's Georgia-Pacific Research Intern for Fire Adapted Communities, for developing this educational resource.
Women's Forest Congress Registration Now Open
We will gather in Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 17-20, 2022, to use our diverse perspectives and collective expertise to develop strategies and solutions to address the most pressing current and forthcoming challenges for forests and women. And we will advocate for the most compelling opportunities for women in the forest community as they arise.
Mass Timber Competition Winners Announced
Six winners of the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and USDA Forest Service (USDA) $2,000,000 2022 Mass Timber Competition: Building to Net-Zero Carbon have been announced. The winning projects demonstrate mass timber’s innovative applications in architectural design, and highlight its significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of the built environment. Kathryn Fernholz of Dovetail Partners served on the judging committee.
Wisconsin Academy Announces 10 Forestry Recommendations to Fight Climate Change
The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters has identified ten key forestry recommendations that will offset the impact of climate change in Wisconsin. The recommendations are outlined in the newly released report, Wisconsin’s Forested Lands: Opportunities for Carbon Sequestration and Storage.
“To create an insightful and actionable report, it was imperative that we listen to people with expertise but different perspectives,” said Wisconsin Academy Environmental Initiatives Director Lizzie Condon. “We spoke with foresters, experts who work on building codes, tax law, policy, economics, research, urban wood, and forest products. As a result, the ten recommendations are realistic and achievable for Wisconsin, economically beneficial to the state, and will help mitigate climate change.”

Kathryn Fernholz of Dovetail Partners assisted by providing feedback during the review process.

Visit Wisconsin Academy to read the full report and watch the report briefing.
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