Thu, 12/10/2020 - 5:45pm
In a move that capitalizes on collective forestry knowledge and a commitment to smarter, sustainable use of natural resources, Finland and the states of Maine and Michigan are elevating a cooperative effort in bioeconomy and clean technologies, according to a news release made available through the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.
Maine and Michigan, like Finland, are heavily wooded states with long traditions in the forest industry, the release noted, and all three see great opportunities in working together in the transition toward a modern, sustainable bioeconomy that supports growth while protecting long-term forest health.
The cooperation provides many opportunities for companies and researchers on both sides of the Atlantic, and it s an effort that is moving forward at a fast pace, per the release.
Embassy of Finland, Washington D.C.
In a move that capitalizes on collective forestry knowledge and a commitment to smarter, sustainable use of natural resources, Finland and the states of Maine and Michigan are elevating a cooperative effort in bioeconomy and clean technologies. This week, the team will host a webinar to introduce the formation of working groups open to those in industry, research and governmental sectors.
Maine and Michigan, like Finland, are heavily wooded states with long traditions in the forest industry. All three see great opportunities in working together in the transition toward a modern, sustainable bioeconomy that supports growth while protecting long-term forest health. The cooperation provides many opportunities for companies and researchers on both sides of the Atlantic, and it’s an effort that is moving forward at a fast pace.