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Southeast Alaska Sustainable Forest Products Cluster

Build Back Better Regional Challenge Badge Finalist

Coalition Lead Applicant: Spruce Root

Region (applicant-defined): Southeast Alaska

Cluster Sector(s): Energy and Resilience; Building and Construction

Coalition Overarching Narrative (applicant submitted) (PDF)

Project Description:
The coalition, led by Spruce Root, proposes the development of a sustainable forest products cluster that will establish Southeast Alaska as a leader in the transition from a legacy nonrenewable logging economy to a 21st century economy powered by sustainable forest products. If provided an implementation grant, the coalition projects proposes to create economic opportunity for Tribal and rural communities throughout Southeast Alaska.

Finalist Showcase Presentation