Press Release issued Janurary 23, 2024

“The management of wood residuals presents an economic and operational challenge that has cascading impacts on the health of our forests and forestry sector," said Julie Manley, chair of the Michigan Forest Biomaterials Institute, which is hosting the event. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is a sponsor. "New products are proving that sawdust, bark and chips can be used in insulation, adhesives, chemicals and more – with the added climate benefit of embedded carbon.

“With international speakers representing diverse markets and segments of the supply chain, the goal of the summit is to build bridges across sectors to commercialize higher-value products from wood residuals. Creating stable, higher-margin outlets for wood residuals is a win for both the economy and environment.”

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May conference focuses on expanding markets for wood residuals