Season 2, Episode 9
Sustaining Our Forests: The Hidden Value of Wood
Melissa Carter talks with John Mulcahy, Board of Trustee member of the Georgia Forestry Foundation, and Matt Hestad, Senior Vice President of the Georgia Forestry Foundation, about the importance of forestry, sustainability, and protecting natural resources. They discuss forest conservation, urbanization threats, and ways to promote stewardship and awareness. The conversation highlights innovative solutions like mass timber construction and personal connections to nature, emphasizing the value of trees in our environment.
How to Listen
Episodes are released every month, so be sure to catch Your Place on the River below or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Timestamps
00:00:00 The Value of Wood in Nature
00:02:58 Sustainability and Education in Forestry
00:05:51 Urbanization and Its Impact on Forests
00:08:46 Legislation and Conservation Efforts
00:11:51 Mass Timber and Innovative Building Solutions
00:17:48 Personal Connections to Nature