The Business of Forest Products Workshop
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BUSINESS OF UTILIZING MATERIALS FROM THE FOREST
When: January 23, 2025 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Live online and live in-person at
the World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon
Co-located with Mapping The Course Conference, Jan 21-23, 2025*.
Cost of Registration for the Business of Forest Products one-day workshop:
In-person registration: $550
Virtual registration: $500
*Cross-Registration: $50 discount available if an attendee registers for both BOFP & MTC. Starting January 9th price increases by an additional $50.
Registration fee includes Lunch & Beverages. A digital Course Workbook containing notes and information for each workshop topic.
BUSINESS OF FOREST PRODUCTS CONTENT:
Target Audience: participants may include those new to the forest products business, USFS staff, other local and State government agency staff, accountants, salespeople, legal counsel, and human resources staff at existing forest products manufacturing companies who seek a basic understanding of wood-based raw materials and their importance in forest products manufacturing.
Course Topics:
For those who want to further their understanding and industry experience, this workshop will provide an opportunity to learn the differences in raw material consumption across forest product business segments and regions. Participants will gain understanding of the values associated with harvesting and manufacturing wood products in each region; instructors will introduce the related terminology and convey an understanding of which raw materials (and associated costs) are appropriate for use in various forest products industry sectors. Specific topics will include:
1. Introduction to the Forest Products Industry & Businesses Consuming Forest Derived Wood
2. Forest Products and Associated Businesses
3. Units of Measure & Conversion Factors for Transactions
4. Selling: Finding Markets, Purchaser Specifications, & Determining Value
5. Costs of Harvesting Forest Products
6. Wood Manufacturers: Log values, Product Yield, & Product Value
7. Determining Timber Sale Value