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The scenario-based Think-Tank is a tool to gain better understanding of priorities and goals that contribute to the creation of effective strategies and actions. The goal of the Vermont Forest Future Strategic Plan and Roadmap project is to identify opportunities to help Vermont chart a path forward to protect the long-term viability of forest-based businesses – and the many benefits they provide to the state’s environment, economy, and quality of life.
The findings from the Vermont Forest Future Think-Tank are summarized and discussed in the Scenarios of the Future Report.
The Think-Tank workshops developed four in-depth potential Scenarios of the Future for the Vermont forest economy. These very different directions for the Vermont forest economy were deemed plausible by the Advisory Panel. Download the PDF below to read more.
The first part of the Think-Tank was held on December 13, 2022. The Think-Tank consisted of a presentation of Macro Trends that could impact the Vermont forest economy, followed by Key Driver Identification, Build out of the Drivers and the ranking of the Individual Drivers.
The second part of the Think-Tank was held on January 31, 2023. The Think-Tank included Scenario Narrative Development, Scenario Presentations and Plausibility Mapping regarding the Least Desired, Expected and Preferred Future for the future of the Vermont forest economy.
For more information about the Vermont Forest Future Strategic Roadmap project, please contact:
Danielle Fitzko, Commissioner
VT Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation
Address: 1 National Life Dr, Davis Bldg., Montpelier, VT 05620-0501
802-598-9992
Danielle.Fitzko@vermont.gov
Oliver Pierson, Director, Forests Division
VT Dept. of Forests, Parks & Recreation
802-505-3563
Oliver.Pierson@vermont.gov
David Beurle, Chief Executive Officer
Future iQ
612-757-9190
david@future-iq.com
Photos courtesy of Erica Houskeeper | VSJF and Future iQ
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