Can Mass Timber Save Colorado from Wildfires?

Can innovation in the built environment help reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health? Mass timber is a family of high-capacity engineered wood products that are often pre-manufactured and multilayered, forming solid beams, panels, and columns that can be used to replace structural concrete and steel in any type of building. As demand for mass timber surges nationwide, different regions are developing supply chains to help meet this growth while leveraging the carbon benefits of wood construction and stewardship that supports healthy forests. This talk examines the potential for mass timber in Colorado, highlighting both the challenges and breakthroughs of developing a sustainable mass timber economy.

Learn more about Colorado Mass Timber Coalition here: comasstimber.org