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Wood is a renewable resource and sustainable material when it is harvested from responsibly managed forests. From renewable timber to nontimber products including mushrooms, medicinal plants, pine boughs, and other plant material, healthy forests contribute to a healthy economy and a vibrant regional culture. Northern Research Station scientists work to develop methods to conserve and enhance forest wood resources.