Did you know that forest products provide 24 billion dollars to Wisconsin’s economy? Or that Forestry is the number 1 employer in 8 Wisconsin counties? These are important facts that highlight the value of timber to Wisconsin. To support the industry, skilled workers are needed. One college that is devoted to educating the necessary workforce is Northcentral Technical College in Antigo. Logan Wells is the Wood Science Instructor at the colleges Wood Technology Center of Excellence. He speaks about his program, the career opportunities available in forestry for his students, and how this will support the industry.  

Did you know that forest products provide 24 billion dollars to Wisconsin’s economy? Or that Forestry is the number 1 employer in 8 Wisconsin counties? These are important facts that highlight the value of timber to Wisconsin. To support the industry, skilled workers are needed. One college that is devoted to educating the necessary workforce is Northcentral Technical College in Antigo. Logan Wells is the Wood Science Instructor at the colleges Wood Technology Center of Excellence. He speaks about his program, the career opportunities available in forestry for his students, and how this will support the industry.

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