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Mission:
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To support the forest products needs of Washington's
citizens and stimulate economic growth.
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Increase the resolution in which forests are managed
sustainably so that the values of products and services
from forests are increased.
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Goal:
To develop tools and processes that increase the precision
of forest data collected and analyzed to allow exact planning,
implementation, and review of sustainable management activities.
This is to be done in cooperation with private landowners,
harvesters, manufacturers, public agencies, and the public
so that the positive economic impact of Precision Forestry
can be maximized.
Objectives:
1. Review existing technologies that can be rapidly adapted
to forests applications.
2. Collaborate with the public, industry, and public agencies
to investigate what new technologies could be developed.
3. Develop those technologies that will provide the greatest
return of forest products and services to Washington State
for the least cost.
4. Test and implement the technologies adapted and developed
that need the greatest technical expertise.
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