{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Forestry Uncut","title":"Navigating Hope & Uncertainty","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9369342d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2271,"description":"Exploring viable solutions through economic Opportunities and prosperity in the forestry sector. In this episode of Forestry Uncut, host Todd Burgess (Executive Director, Forest Nova Scotia) sits down with Kevin Merriam, Executive Director of the Maritime Lumber Bureau, and Patrick Crabbe, CEO of The Mass Timber Company.They explore how Atlantic Canada’s forestry sector can move “from tree to city” through mass timber, panelized and modular construction, and other value‑added wood products. The conversation covers:The current challenges in the sawmilling sector, including U.S. tariffs and dutiesHow mass timber and prefabricated wood systems can help address the housing crisisWhy Atlantic Canada’s spruce‑pine‑fir lumber is stronger than previously published valuesThe role of government policy (like Nova Scotia’s wood‑first policy) in growing domestic wood constructionSuccess stories from companies like East Cut, Dora Construction/MacLellan Group, and others innovating with woodIf you’re a forestry professional, developer, architect, engineer, policymaker, or landowner wondering how wood can play a bigger role in housing and infrastructure, this episode is for you.Subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of Forestry Uncut, and learn more about Forest Nova Scotia at forestns.ca.00:00 – Opening thoughts: Adversity and opportunity in forestry00:31 – Todd introduces Forestry Uncut and today’s guests01:22 – Kevin’s background and path to the Maritime Lumber Bureau02:39 – From inspector to executive director: Kevin’s career progression03:32 – Patrick’s roots in a family sawmill business05:55 – 2008 downturn, receivership, and Patrick’s pivot to mass timber07:35 – WoodWORKS and early work on mass timber and building codes08:49 – Founding The Mass Timber Company and project status09:36 – “Tree to city”: A circular, fully integrated wood economy10:29 – Nova Scotia’s wood‑first policy and early market activity12:03 – Hidden value chain: Why landowners don’t see the full...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mK1vTA2zNKQxOD9Ve4hB0ACafonFnFKBsY_LSwG2gzU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iOWRi/YjMxM2IwY2YwZjI3/ZjYwM2IzNzgzMGUx/ZDQ0ZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}