Inspire the Next Generation of
Forest Industry Professionals

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Students think forests are disappearing. And, they don’t know how many forest industry careers exist.

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What This Presentation Covers

How Trees Are Used

Working Forests

NAFF Forest Friends

Career Spotlights

World of Opportunities

Why Healthy Forests Matter

Q&A / Call To Action

Who Should Present This?

Industry Professionals

Foresters and loggers
Mill managers and workers
Wood products company staff
Trade association board members
Anyone in lumber or forest products

Educators & Volunteers

Elementary school teachers
Librarians and counselors
Community volunteers
Parent volunteers
Anyone who cares about trees and careers

Why This Matters Right Now

Myth

Students are told that a four-year degree and debt are what’s required to build a lucrative career.

Truth

The North American wood and forest products industry offers thousands of high-paying career paths that do not require a four-year degree.

Myth

There just aren’t enough jobs available for the number of young adults entering the workforce.

Truth

The industry has a massive shortage of skilled tradespeople, technicians, operators, managers, and professionals as the workforce continues to age out.

Myth

Kids are still being taught that harvesting trees is bad.

Truth

Trees are one of the world’s most renewable and plentiful resources when forests are managed responsibly.

Myth

People believe that we’re running out of trees due to deforestation.

Truth

Responsible reforestation and forest management help keep forests growing for future generations.

Myth

Building with concrete, steel, and synthetics is always more sustainable.

Truth

Using wood in construction and other applications helps mitigate climate change by storing carbon that would otherwise be released back into the atmosphere.

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