In episode 9 of Forest To Frame, Russ Vaagen delves into the recent discussions surrounding the potential sale of public lands, including Forest Service and BLM properties. He reflects on the widespread misconceptions about what public lands truly encompass, highlighting the diverse types of land acquired by the federal government over the years.

Tune in for an insightful conversation about the future of our public lands and the importance of preserving these vital spaces.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:22] Public land management challenges.

[00:06:58] Forest Service wildfire management issues.

[00:09:50] Forest Service's wildfire management issues.

[00:12:19] Forest management and public land.

[00:18:11] Managing public lands effectively.

[00:19:47] Federal forest management perspectives.

QUOTES

• "Why don't we try to create abundance, create more opportunity for each, and do that while we're out there managing the forest?"
• “We've got a genuine opportunity to fix it. And I'm excited that we do. I just hope people start to realize that selling a million and a half acres sounds bad. That's nothing compared to managing the 640 million acres we have.”

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Russ Vaagen

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WEBSITE

Vaagen Timbers, LLC: https://vaagentimbers.com/

In episode 8 of Forest To Frame, Russ Vaagen discusses the innovative advancements at Vaagen Timbers, particularly focusing on their unique software, Timber Sequence Pro. Discover how this technology is revolutionizing the mass timber industry by enhancing project constructability and streamlining the loading process for construction sites.

Tune in to discover how these advancements are shaping the future of the forest industry.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:35] Timber Sequence Pro software solution.

[00:05:53] Design assist contract benefits.

[00:10:00] Innovative mass timber solutions.

QUOTES

• “There are a lot of people that are using really cool software and different things, but Timber Sequence Pro, we believe, is something that helps us deliver more value to our clients, and we're going to build upon that even more.”
• “We're innovating things at a rapid rate, and there's a good reason to be sure that we're using technology and other things and protecting the things that we come up with that are unique to us.”

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Russ Vaagen

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/russ.vaagen/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-vaagen-9246729/

WEBSITE

Vaagen Timbers, LLC: https://vaagentimbers.com/

In episode 7 of Forest To Frame, Russ Vaagen discusses the importance of large-scale contracts, improved dispute resolution systems, and the need for community involvement in forest restoration efforts. With a focus on creating healthy forests and sustainable practices, this episode highlights the potential for similar projects across the country.

Tune in to understand how the A to Z project is paving the way for a brighter future in forest management and the role of mass timber in building sustainable communities.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:10] A to Z project success.

[00:04:37] Forest Service project challenges.

[00:09:10] Forest management project success.

[00:15:18] Large-scale forest management solutions.

[00:17:15] Healthy forests and industry growth.

QUOTES

• "We need to focus on interests rather than positions and abundance rather than scarcity."
• "If we agree as a community that these forests should be managed, and we can cross those items off that are contentious, we need to move forward and accelerate and create healthy forests and great products."

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Russ Vaagen

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russvaagen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/russ.vaagen/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russ-vaagen-9246729/

WEBSITE

Vaagen Timbers, LLC: https://vaagentimbers.com/