Exploring Northern Idaho's Forests-- Three days immersed in the social, economic and ecological aspects of sustainable forestry. Sponsor an educator to experience this exciting opportunity. The tour is celebrating ten successful years!
Forest tours are the best way to show educators the dynamics of the forest products industry and help them educate their students about forest resources and their future choices. Sponsorships are $300 plus participant travel costs. To maximize the impact of the tour, we especially seek participation by teachers and counselors from population centers. We will match you with an educator who has applied to attend the tour, or you may nominate a specific educator. Sign on to be a sponsor below or send the printable form by the 3/31/12 deadline. Sponsors accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sustainable Forestry Tour Key Concepts
Foresters manage large landscapes over long time horizons
Nature is dynamic: everything is connected and constantly changing
Sustainable forestry integrates social, economic, and ecological needs
Foresters can manage for the reoccurrence of desirable outcomes
We can meet our material needs while protecting forest ecosystems
Trees capture & store carbon
Regulations exist to protect water, air, soil, fish and wildlife
Incentives are better than regulations
We all need and use wood products
Wood is an environmentally sound building material
Forestry is capital intensive
The highest technology is employed in the woods, mills and labs
There is complete utilization of the resource
Wood bioenergy produces less air pollution than fossil fuel energy
The forest products industry is rich in career opportunities
Educators have a special responsibility
We all need to make informed choices
SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY TOUR SPONSOR APPLICATION FORM
To sponsor a teacher or counselor ($300 per teacher, plus round-trip travel expenses), submit the form below or complete the printable form and return it to the address below by 3/31/2012. IFPC will invoice the sponsor for $300. You will be notified of your educator(s) match by 5/7/2012. The sponsor will handle educator travel expenses directly. (See FAQ for more detail.)
Forest tours are the best way to show educators the dynamics of the forest products industry and help them educate their students about forest resources and their future choices. Sponsorships are $300 plus participant travel costs. To maximize the impact of the tour, we especially seek participation by teachers and counselors from population centers. We will match you with an educator who has applied to attend the tour, or you may nominate a specific educator. Sign on to be a sponsor below or send the 
