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As Europe's deadline for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) quickly approaches, advocacy to delay the rule continues by groups including the American Hardwood Export Council and others. This work seems to be starting to have an effect. U.S. Congress has now asked President Biden to weigh in. The European Commission President recently made some statements acknowledging the ugly reality that EUDR is not ready for implementation in its current form. I look forward to hearing more about this in AHEC's EUDR webinar today.

EUDR was one of several topics of discussion at the recent Western Hardwood Plywood Producers meeting in Coos Bay. I enjoyed seeing many of you there and discussing the amazing benefits of our products while also discussing challenges. My presentation is available here.

If you have questions or comments, contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.


Keith A. Christman, President
Decorative Hardwoods Association