The USDA has appointed six members and four alternates to the Softwood Lumber Board for 2026, including experts from various sectors to strengthen supply chain perspectives and industry insights.
The SLB and USDA awarded $1.8M to four K-12 mass timber projects, emphasizing biophilic design and sustainability to enhance student learning and teacher well-being.
The Softwood Lumber Board and USDA Forest Service have launched a $1.8M mass timber competition to promote sustainable timber projects in U.S. K-12 educational facilities. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based architects, engineers, public school districts, and tribal organizations
The USDA appoints six new members to the Softwood Lumber Board for 2025-2027, promoting industry diversity and innovation in softwood lumber research and market development.
WPMA unveils its 2026 Board of Directors, highlighting experienced leaders from across the wood products industry and honoring outgoing president Scott Ferland.
Canada’s softwood lumber industry plays a key role in NAFTA 2.0 talks. As U.S. relies on Canadian exports, Ottawa gains strategic leverage in negotiations.
The Canadian lumber market is facing unprecedented challenges in 2025, with soaring tariffs and a sluggish housing market leading to sawmill closures and curtailments.
AWC issues Northern U.S. Softwood Lumber EPD, completing four regional declarations for enhanced environmental transparency across the wood products sector.
Softwoods like Douglas Fir, Pine, Cedar, and Hemlock are versatile, used in both construction for strength and fine woodworking for quality and consistency.
