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.

Home Centers, BUILDING MATERIALS & GARDEN SUPPLIES, Home Center Stores, Standards, Building materials industry, The Home Depot Inc., HD, Do-it-yourself products industry, Green products

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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.

Political organizations, Environmental Protection Groups, Laws, regulations and rules, Political activity, Environmental associations, Environmental aspects, Lumber industry, United States. Congress. Senate, Environmentalists, Environmental activists, Forest reserves

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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.

Forecasts and trends

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