Sustainable forestry: a long-term solution
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Forest products industry managers have been utilizing the certification services of the nonprofit Rainforest Alliance's Smart Wood project and the for-profit Scientific Certification Systems to improve forest management practices and satisfy the demands of Home Depot and other home center stores and consumers for environmentally-friendly wooden construction materials. The organizations provide ongoing inspections and rate practices for sustainability, ecosystem protection, financial stability and meeting community environmental needs.
Publication Name: Home Improvement Market
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0162-5896
Year: 1996
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Senate votes to continue salvage logging
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Environmentalists fought for repealing the 1995 rescissions law that has resulted in the forest industry downing some standing trees in old-growth national forests, but the Senate voted against repealing it. The law was meant to cover the salvaging of trees that have fallen or burned. However, a rider also sanctions the salvaging of trees susceptible to fires or specific pests, which practically gives them the right to down any tree, according to environmentalists.
Publication Name: Home Improvement Market
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0162-5896
Year: 1996
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Engineered wood manufacturing capacity to soar
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Engineered wood production is expected to increase significantly to the year 2000, according to the 'Regional Production and Outlook Report' issued by the APA-Engineered Wood Association. Reduced availability of wood fiber resources and technological developments are driving production of engineered wood products. The APA expects I-joist beam use to increase by 150% by 2000.
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Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0162-5896
Year: 1996
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