Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation
MISSION
The Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation is dedicated to providing California forest product information, research, and analysis to increase economic drivers for healthy forests. Institute work focuses on long-term ecological and economic sustainability; education and outreach; increased forest resilience, long-term carbon storage, and local economies; and industry retention and development in California.
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Charter
JOINT INSTITUTE MEMBERS
Staff: Katie Harrell, Program Administrator; katie.harrell@bof.ca.gov
JOINT INSTITUTE FUNDED PROJECTS
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Biofuels: The Benefits of Different Biofuels
Cellulose Nanocrystals: Cellulose Nanocrystals and Low Carbon Footprint Concrete
Supporting Innovative Wood Products in State Agency Procurement Protocols
USEFUL LINKS
Procuring Biomass from National Forests in California
Meeting Materials
- March 2025 Joint Institute Advisory Council Meeting Notice and Agenda
- Reappointed Joint Institute Advisory Council Members
- New Joint Institute Advisory Council Member Ansel
- New Joint Institute Advisory Council Member Schmidbauer
- A Case Study of J&C Lumber: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned in Launching a Small-Scale Sawmill for Wildfire Recovery