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A Study of the Market for the Balsam Fir Dimension Lumber in the Twin Cities

Problem Addressed: Utilization of balsam fir
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Determine an estimate of the current market share of balsam fir in the Twin Cities markets and to obtain information concerning the opinions and attitudes of retail yard owner/managers.
Key Findings: The biggest hurdles to overcome for increased market share of balsam fir in the Twin Cities' dimension lumber market are a lack of knowledge and familiarity with the species on the part of retailers and large order customers, and the real or perceived supply instabilities.
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A Work Plan to Minimize Effects of the Spruce Budworm Through Stand Alteration

Problem Addressed: Spruce Budworm
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Evaluate the long term effects of both new and old forest management practices on spruce budworm populations and forest composition, assess regional effects of new and old management practices to control spruce budworm populations and reduce stand susceptibility and vulnerability, and evaluate the long term effects of the above on a large scale.
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Aerial Foliage Protection Program Nova Scotia, 1986

Problem Addressed: Spruce Budworm
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Protect foliage from being eaten and/or killed by spruce budworm larvae and to protect cone bearing trees in designated cone production areas in Cape Breton Island
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Community/Agency Trust and Public Involvement in Resource Planning

Problem Addressed: The extent to which local community members trust a management agency and their willingness to engage in resource-related public discourse and involvement.
Key Findings: The central role of building trust among local constituents within many planning frameworks needs to be reconsidered with consideration given to both the needs of individuals who trust an agency and the desires of distrusting individuals who are more likely to become involved in public involvement efforts.
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Reflections from USDA Forest Service Employees on Institutional Constraints to Engaging and Serving Their Local Communities

Problem Addressed: Community relationship building with forest management
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Look at the institutional constraints to engaging and serving local communities from the perspectives of 20 USDA Forest Personnel from three units.
Recommendation: The Forest Service provides opportunities for successful relationship building efforts and assesses Innovative techniques in a Community Partnerships Demonstration Project.
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Community/Agency Trust: A Measurement Instrument

Problem Addressed: Natural resource management agencies building relationships with their constituents
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Present the development and validation of a psychometric instrument intended to measure the trust held by local community members living adjacent to managed natural resource areas.
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