Mill Closures and Workforce Shortages in the West: Episode 2 - The Role of Land Management Policy

In the second episode of the Mill Closures and Workforce Shortages in the West series, Andrew Kihn returns, joined by Travis Joseph, President and CEO of the American Forest Resource Council. Together, they delve into the role of land management policies in addressing workforce challenges from the perspective of the timber trade association. Building on the foundation laid in the first episode, this discussion highlights how policy solutions can mitigate the workforce shortages tied to the ongoing closures of lumber mills in the American West. Travis Joseph provides insights into how these closures impact both the timber industry and the broader regional economy, offering actionable approaches to support sustainable forest management and workforce retention.

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Mill Closures and Workforce Shortages in the West: Episode 2 - The Role of Land Management Policy is an episode from ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources by ABA Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources.

This episode is 23:43 long.

This episode was published on Jan 2, 2025.

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