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Softwood Lumber Board brings the winners of the 2025 Mass Timber Competition to the limelight

 November 5, 2025

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.

USDA looks for a better mass timber construction despite supply challenges

 July 10, 2025

Mass timber is changing construction in the U.S., but supply shortages hinder its adoption. Learn how USDA Forest Service initiatives boost domestic production.

USDA announces $200 million to skyrocket timber production

 May 30, 2025

The USDA Secretary announced a $200 million investment to increase timber harvests, forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and promote rural prosperity.

Softwood Lumber board launches new mass timber competition

 October 30, 2024

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


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