Forests For Our Future Exhibit to Continue at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot.

ATLANTA -- With the generous support of The Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation, the American Forest and Paper Association, and International Paper Company, TAPPI's Forests For Our Future exhibit will continue for another year, through June 30, 2005. Forests For Our Future, located at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot(R) at the Walt Disney World(R) Resort, is a unique forest experience that combines discovery, entertainment, and family fun. Since opening in October 1994, INNOVENTIONS invites guests to travel down "The Road to Tomorrow" as they discover how science and technology can simplify and enhance their lives. In the Forests For Our Future exhibit, guests from around the world are introduced to the science and technology of the forest products industry while enjoying a feel-good experience at one of the world's greatest theme parks. Once guests step into the fascinating world of Forests For Our Future, they come to understand how the forest products industry is protecting the future of our world's forests while providing the forest products we all need.

Forest For Our Future opened in 1999 and the design and content of the exhibit were updated by the TAPPI Foundation in 2000 and 2001 to feature additional interactive activities, such as hand papermaking. These enhancements further refined the exhibit's messages and have made the experience even more enjoyable and memorable for guests. The exhibit was scheduled to end its run in June 2004, but due to its overwhelming success and the support of The Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation, American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA), and International Paper Company, the exhibit will continue its presence at INNOVENTIONS through June 30, 2005.

Many individuals, companies, and organizations have helped make Forests For Our Future an experience like no other. Whether providing props for the TAPPI Field Station, participating in cast training, hosting tours, or contributing ideas, it is the involvement of the entire forest products community that has enabled the TAPPI Foundation to tell the industry's story so effectively to such a wide audience.

TAPPI is the leading technical association for the worldwide pulp, paper and converting industries. The TAPPI Foundation works to recognize and reward the volunteerism and individuals who contribute to advancing technology, as well as to attract talented people to careers in the industry. The mission of the Foundation is to support and encourage TAPPI members as they solve problems and seek the future of the industry.