Softwood Forestry ManagementIn this episode I talk about genetically modified Chestnut, Red Oak sizes, Whitewood, the difference between hardwood and softwood, and old studs vs new studs. The theme really is softwoods and how those resources are managed very differently from our hardwood forests. Thanks to everyone who wrote in with questions and feedback, you make […]
Episode 7: CITES
CITES regulates, Not EnforcesFormed in 1960, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) is an international agreement between governments. Its goal is to ensure that international trade does not threaten the survival of plants and wildlife. Every year the convention meets and individual governments can propose whether a species should be listed or […]
Episode 6: BubingaGate
300 containers of Bubinga go missingOn today’s show I have to talk about the fiasco in Gaboon with the missing Bubinga, but also answer some questions on getting starting in the lumber import/export business.FeedbackChris works for a lumber company and after sharing this show with his boss, they are now using it to train new […]
