Dozens of people gathered at the Sustainable Forestry Conference in Florence County to listen to a presentation by Iron River-based logging company Shamco. The event, which provides a networking and learning platform for those in the forestry industry, welcomed speaker Alex Anderson from the Wisconsin DNR. Anderson emphasized the importance of environmental sustainability in the timber industry, highlighting the positive impact of logging and forestry on wildlife species.
Anderson also discussed the growing use of mass timber in construction, citing its strength and potential cost benefits due to tariffs on other building materials. He emphasized the value of the conference in educating industry professionals about emerging markets and trends that they may not have the time to research on their own.
Event organizer Eric Printz noted the significance of the conference for Florence County, as it attracts visitors from different parts of Michigan and Wisconsin, showcasing the area as a potential vacation destination. Overall, the event featured nearly a dozen presenters sharing insights and expertise on various forestry-related topics.
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