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Initially focused on four northern New Mexico counties, this model establishes a framework for scaling up statewide and ultimately continental. To engage further with this effort, check out [[RE-FOREST | Initially focused on four northern New Mexico counties, this model establishes a framework for scaling up statewide and ultimately continental. To engage further with this effort, check out [[RE-FOREST|RE-FOREST, Rail-Enabled Sustainable Forestry and Wood Products]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:44, 31 December 2025
OnTrackNorthAmerica led the development of the New Mexico Sustainable Forestry Business Plan with input from diverse stakeholders in the aftermath of the 2022 Calf Canyon-Hermits Peak 350,000-acre forest fire. Together, we created a comprehensive strategy for Colfax, Mora, San Miguel, and Taos Counties to scale up sustainable harvesting, transportation, and processing, thereby supporting the well-being of forests, local logging and wood products businesses, and the communities they serve.
This comprehensive approach was conceived to transform forests — whether currently healthy, overly dense, or recently burned — into economic opportunities, thereby enhancing both the forest’s and the community’s vitality. Our work brought together more than 300 landowners, government staff, industry representatives, and community stakeholders to co-develop a business-savvy approach to local economic development and sustainable forestry in the forested counties of northern New Mexico.
Our Five-Step Approach:
- Knowledge Foundation: Compile existing research into accessible tools for stakeholders to make informed decisions.
- Community-Driven Planning: Facilitate collaboration among public-sector leaders, landowners, and industry professionals to develop optimal forest treatment approaches.
- Resource Assessment: Conduct a complete analysis of the forest wood supply to accurately determine available materials and guide investment decisions.
- Industry Growth Strategy: Evaluate and enhance the capacity of local forest products companies to process biomass and identify the specific opportunities to integrate services from outside the region.
- Implementation Blueprint: Create a practical business plan with detailed components for operations, logistics, funding, and governance.
Initially focused on four northern New Mexico counties, this model establishes a framework for scaling up statewide and ultimately continental. To engage further with this effort, check out RE-FOREST, Rail-Enabled Sustainable Forestry and Wood Products.
