The goal of this project is to advance the use of cross laminated timber in hawaii to reduce carbon emissions, support forest health, and create a sustainable market for wood products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 5 (Pacific Southwest Region), awarded a $239,088 Project Grant to 3-P Consulting Inc. on July 31, 2025, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664). The project, with a completion date of June 1, 2026, aims to advance the adoption and market development of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in Hawaii as a sustainable wood product solution. The initiative is designed to reduce carbon emissions through increased utilization of timber resources, support forest health on non-federal lands, and establish viable commercial markets for Hawaii-grown wood products.

Under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program, which supports forest resource management and conservation across 500 million acres of non-federal forest lands nationwide, this award delivers technical assistance and implementation support to advance forest stewardship objectives in Hawaii. The project aligns with program priorities by promoting sustainable forest management practices, supporting rural economic development through forest product commercialization, and addressing climate mitigation goals through carbon-sequestering building materials. Performance activities will be conducted throughout Hawaii, with work outcomes supporting the state's forest action plan priorities and collaborative partnerships between private landowners, state forestry agencies, and industry stakeholders.