CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For WORKFORCE ISSUES IN TIMBER INDUSTRY AND FOREST SERVICE
INTERIM COMMITTEE WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Jul 27, 2022
Location Old Supreme Court
Workforce Issues in Timber Industry and Forest Service - Committee Discussion Only
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09:23:20 AM |
Ms. Pitts described a subcommittee to educate the public about the timber industry and employment opportunities. She discussed timber and forestry workforce programs in other states, and discussed educational and employment programs to grow the timber and forestry workforce in Colorado.
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09:32:11 AM |
Ms. Pitts discussed
recommendations to strengthen community college forestry programs, increasing
the availability of internships, and supporting secondary wood products
manufacturing. Mark Morgan, Morgan Timber Products, discussed the issues
impacting his business including the need for skilled workers, funding
workforce development programs in the long term, support for community
colleges and faculty members, and increased cooperation with federal agencies.
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09:44:40 AM |
The presenters responded to committee questions regarding age of the timber workforce, capacity of community college programs, and training SWIFT crews with more equipment.
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