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Feb 18, 2020

Forest Landowner Issues Discussed on Capitol Hill

Every year in the early part of February, the Forest Landowners Association Staff and Board of Directors convene in Washington, DC to discuss the interests and concerns of private forest landowners across the US.
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Feb 18, 2020

US-China Trade Deal Provides Relief for Hardwood Sector

The hardwood industry was finally granted some long-awaited relief last Wednesday when the United States and China signed “Phase One” of a new trade pact between the world’s two largest economies.
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Feb 18, 2020

Eastern North America: Got Inventory?

Mill inventory levels are a perennial challenge in Eastern North America, a region that includes the Lake States/Central Canada and the US Northeast/Eastern Canada subregions.
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Feb 18, 2020

Stefanik Cosponsors the Forest Recovery Act

New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Forest Recovery Act, legislation that will support timber farmers who have been affected by catastrophic loss events.
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Feb 18, 2020

EPA Finalizes Glyphosate Mitigation

Recently the EPA has concluded its regulatory review of glyphosate and has determined that there are no human health risks associated with glyphosate and that it is not a carcinogen.
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Jan 28, 2020

Merchandizing Trees: Consistency in Forest Products

This document discusses various factors related to timber grading and marketing. It aims to maximize the value of logs and trees by understanding different timber grades and markets. Various defects that can impact grading are defined. The Forest Service factory grading system is also outlined, which divides logs into four faces and grades the third best face. Understanding these quality factors is important for successfully selling timber.
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Jan 28, 2020

Keeping Forests Healthy and Creating Biodiversity Through Regeneration Harvest

Many of us approach the new year with having the mindset of a fresh start or new beginning with hopes of growing new healthy aspects of our lives.
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Jan 17, 2020

China Agrees to Purchase Additional Hardwoods in Phase 1 Trade Agreement

Good news just came to the forefront; “Phase 1” of the trade deal with China was recently signed, and the Fact Sheet put out by the White House SPECIFICALLY NAMES HARDWOOD LUMBER as one of the key commodities China has agreed to commit to purchasing! 
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Jan 16, 2020

Market Update: US-China Trade/Tariff Update 1/8/2020

According to an old adage, “the more things change, the more they stay the same……..”  Or do they? 
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Jan 16, 2020

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Markets – as of January 8, 2020

Regional reports claim that ash lumber uppers are moving, but #1 and #2 common grades are not.
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