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8 GREENWOOD LESSONS FROM THE FIELD
1) Foster Self-Sufficiency
- Everything has a value
- Avoid giveaways
2) Match Technology to Local Resources
- Appropriate technology works
3) Sustainability Must be Balanced
- Forest management + Woodworking + Sales = Sustainability
4) Diversify Markets
- Local markets are easier to maintain than exports
- Don’t put all your eggs in one market basket
5) We’re Not Alone
- Cultivate partnerships
6) Sustainable Development Takes Time
- Lasting solutions call for long-term investments
- Small steps often leave the most lasting imprint
7) Information is Power
- Transparency is the key to building sustainable enterprise
8) Hand it Off!
- Train the trainers
- Plan to leave
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