Forest Products and By-Products

Forest products are sustainable, renewable, carbon-neutral materials, and are an important part of our everyday life.  They include solid lumber, paper, paperboard, tissue, cardboard packaging, laminated beams, building panels, chemicals, furniture, rayon fabric, liquid and solid fuel, and food fiber. Forest co-products are the by-products or residues from major forest products operations, they are also sources of value-added products such as chemicals, fiber, biochar/activated charcoal/charcoal, composite wood products, liquid fuel, solid fuel as chips or pellets, landscaping, animal care, bioplastics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals to name some items. The reality is that almost anything made from petroleum can be made from trees. To achieve a positive life-cycle analysis, the use of trees as feedstock provides forest managers with the directive to efficiently and cost-effectively manage age classes and species, control disease, reduce wildfires, and manage wildlife habitat while maintaining volume and recreational value.

Overall, forest products are a major economic engine with a significant trickle-down effect. Most harvesters are family-operated logging businesses that rely on high-efficiency, high-tech machinery to be cost-effective.  Forest products companies provide these businesses an opportunity to preserve rural living, while offering the next generations a bright future.

An expert in forest products will often have one or more STEM-related degrees and possess extensive experience in the forest products industry. Forest products experts should be knowledgeable on specific financial metrics, supply chain nuances including harvesting practices, a multitude of processing technologies, biomass management, properties of commercial tree species, necessary engineering principles, data needs, process and equipment design, project management and risk analysis.

Partner with LEC for Forest Products and Byproducts Success

At LEC Partners, we are dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes achieve sustainable and successful outcomes. Whether you’re a startup or a multinational company, our community of world-renowned bioeconomy experts has the experience and expertise to guide you to success.

Why Choose LEC Partners?

• Unmatched Bioeconomy Expertise: As trusted leaders in the bioeconomy, we deliver sustainable and profitable results, guiding projects from planning to execution.
• Customized Teams: Your project is unique, and so is our approach. We assemble a custom team to meet your specific needs, whether you require one expert or many.
• Streamlined Communication: No matter the size of your project team, you will always have a single point of contact for seamless coordination and communication.
• Comprehensive Services: Beyond engineering, operational, and financial guidance, we offer additional services like regulatory support and expert witness testimony, to ensure you are covered from every angle.

Ready to Transform Your Forest Products and Byproducts Business?

Take the next step and partner with us to shape the future of Forest Products and Byproducts. Contact us today to learn how our community of over 180 bioeconomy experts can help you achieve your goals.