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Comments o the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (DPEIS) for 1981-1985 Budworm Program in Maine

Problem Addressed: Spruce budworm programs
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Explain differences between the 1980 EIS and the 1981-85 DPEIS.
Key Findings: The DPEIS should have included figures estimating such funding so that the public would understand that the landowners are getting significant assistance even without funding for insecticides.
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Growing a Sustainable Bioenergy Industry for the Northeast

Problem Addressed: The Northeast Woody/Warm-Season Biomass Consotium
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Design, implement, analyze and evaluate robust, scalable, and sustainable value chains for lignocellulosic biomass suitable for advanced transportation fuels for our region.
Key Findings: Sustainable bioenergy value claims can provide broad societal benefits, but must be implemented with full consideration of the biophysical, social, cultural and economic resources and values of the region.
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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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An Agent-Based Model of Private Woodland Owner Management Behavior Using Social Interactions, Information Flow, and Peer-To-Peer Networks

Problem Addressed: Difficulty estimating impacts of management and timber supply from privately owned woodlots.
Goal(s)/Objective(s): Understand how social interactions, information flow, and peer-to-peer networks influence timber harvesting behavior using an agent-based model.
Key Findings: As trust in foresters and peer leaders increases, the percentage of the forest that is harvested sustainably increases.
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Forging a Common Vision for Maine’s North Woods

Problem Addressed: Challenges and opportunities facing Maine's North Woods
Recommendation: A regional vision should seek rural renewal through economic diversification strategies that take advantage of the region's social and natural assets.
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