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International Interior Design Association appoints 2026 board of directors

 May 11, 2026

The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) announces its 2026–2027 International Board leadership, naming Bill Bouchey President, Mike Johnson II President-Elect, and appointing Christina Gonano, Jennifer C.

Gresham House to acquire majority stake in Molpus Woodlands Group

 April 27, 2026

Gresham House to acquire a majority stake in Molpus Woodlands Group, creating a global forestry investment leader with $8 billion in assets under management.

Eight states awarded $115.2M under timber production program

 April 16, 2026

USDA Rural Development announces $115.2M in timber funding, including $11.9M for Maine Plywood USA, to boost sawmill capacity, create jobs, and support wildfire risk reduction.

U.S. Forest Service proposes logging in Alaskan old-growth forests

 February 9, 2026

The U.S. Forest Service is moving forward with a controversial plan to log over 5,000 acres in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.

Timberlab begins a n𝗲𝘄 c𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 with the successful completion of FAT

 January 30, 2026

Timberlab celebrates a key milestone with the successful completion of their final Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the CLT processing line.

Timberlab and Swinerton join hands to execute Independence Hall in Ohio

 January 27, 2026

Timberlab and Swinerton have topped out Independence Hall, a 192,000 sq. ft. mass timber facility in Millersburg

Canada launches task force to transform forest sector for future growth and sustainability

 January 20, 2026

Canada’s Forest Sector Transformation Task Force begins work to enhance competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation in the industry. Key initiatives focus on growth and market diversification.

IKEA invests 100 million euros in Brazil to restore forests and drive carbon removal

 December 26, 2025

IKEA and BTG Pactual launch a pioneering project to restore and responsibly manage degraded land in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, aiming to fight climate change.

Canadian Lumber industry struggles amid U.S. tariffs and market weakness: Key players face sawmill closures

 December 17, 2025

The Canadian lumber market is facing unprecedented challenges in 2025, with soaring tariffs and a sluggish housing market leading to sawmill closures and curtailments.

Weyerhaeuser appoints Rick Beckwitt to Board of Directors to strengthen strategic vision

 November 20, 2025

Weyerhaeuser announces the appointment of Rick Beckwitt, former CEO of Lennar, to its board of directors. The move aims to enhance leadership and strategy.


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