Volume
54
Issue
1
DOI
10.34068/joe.54.01.15
Abstract
Given the popularity of "buy local" agricultural campaigns, there might be opportunities for Extension to promote the local attribute of wood products. Unfortunately, there is little available literature exploring wood-products manufacturers' attitudes and opinions regarding local wood. In fall 2012, 38 in-depth interviews were conducted with individuals representing a range of firm sizes and final products. Participants provided a definition for what they considered to be local wood and identified four major barriers to the inclusion of Connecticut-grown and -processed wood in their manufacturing: high expense, low visibility, limited demand, and limited availability.
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Recommended Citation
Nardi-Cyrus, N., Worthley, T. E., & Ricard, R. M. (2016). Understanding the Barriers to Using Locally Grown Wood in the Forest Products Industry. The Journal of Extension, 54(1), Article 15. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.54.01.15
