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Forest Carbon Visualization Shows Enormous Climate Benefits from U.S. Forests

www.ForestCarbonDataViz.org

If you haven't seen this . . . you're going to want to check-out the new data visualization tool released by the National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO). It shows key elements of the forest carbon cycle and visualizes complex data sets to allow users to easily compare carbon sequestration, storage, and emissions figures.

ForestCarbonDataViz.org was developed by NAFO with data analysis performed by the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI). The tool visualizes publicly available data from the U.S. Forest Service’s Forest & Inventory Analysis (FIA) and RPA Assessment, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks. The data visualization shows a comprehensive picture of how U.S. forests and forest products are fighting climate change.

“We know that U.S. forests, and private working forests in particular, are already our most powerful tool for fighting climate change, but now we can see it,” said Dave Tenny, founding President and CEO of NAFO. “Our intent is to provide a ‘Rosetta Stone’ for forest carbon. Carbon data can be incomprehensible. This new data visualization finally makes complex forest carbon data sets accessible to everyone.”

In addition to accessing the tool and information from the website, there is also a mobile friendly animated video which covers the key points from the data visualization. And for those looking for a paper option that can easily be included in briefing materials or used in meetings, there is a one-pager with key datapoints from the microsite.

Check out our new sustainability resource section on nhla.com and find this video below (https://vimeo.com/654908468).

NHLA WELCOMES BENJI RICHARDS

It is with great pleasure that NHLA welcomes back, Mr. Benji Richards to the position of Industry Services Sales Manager. Previously, Benji was a NHLA National Inspector from 2003 to 2017. In his new role, Benji will report to the NHLA Chief Inspector and will be responsible for direct marketing and sales of all Industry Services programs. In addition, he will perform hardwood lumber inspections and share his vast knowledge through short course and in-house training.

Benji began his career in 1993 at Hardwood Sales in Conover, NC working under owner Jim Smith and General Manager Stuart Clark. During his 8 years of services to Hardwood Sales, he also learned kiln operation and held the position as maintenance supervisor. Benji is a graduate of the 116th Class of the NHLA Inspector Training School.

He can be reached by email at b.richards@ nhla.com or by phone at 828-610-3406.