BLACKSBURG, Virginia — The College of Natural Resources and Environment has launched the Sustainable Forest Supply Chain Collaborative, a new interdisciplinary effort designed to strengthen one of the commonwealth’s most important natural resource systems, from working forests to the wood products used every day. The goal of the collaborative is to bring together faculty, students, industry partners, landowners, and communities to connect research, teaching, and Virginia Cooperative Extension in support of a forest supply chain that is sustainable, resilient, and prepared to meet the needs of future generations. …Scott Barrett, director of the Sustainable Forest Supply Chain Collaborative said “By working across disciplines and with partners on the ground, we can help ensure this supply chain remains strong, viable, and sustainable for the long term.” …Affiliated faculty represent multiple departments across the college, including the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation and Department of Sustainable Biomaterials.