“Inherent to almost every forestry problem is the need to balance the tension between the short-run and the long-run. I am fascinated by the different views and approaches that different clients bring to the table. I often see my job as helping them understand the context in which they make forest management decisions, and providing the tools, analysis and expertise to help them make decisions that work both today and in the future.”

Mark has an MS in Forest Economics and a BS in Environmental Studies both from Utah State University. He started his career with the United States Forest Service developing forest plans. In 1984, Mark moved to Washington D.C. to be Policy Analyst for the National Forest Products Association. In 1987, he became the Forest Economist at Timber Data Company, providing the forest industry with insight into stumpage markets across the West. Since joining MB&G in 1996, Mark has focused on long term forest planning, forest policy analysis, economic analysis of forest management practices, and forest valuation.

email: Mark Rasmussen