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EPA recently released its final Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) assessment of formaldehyde. The agency used the draft version of this assessment as a starting point for its regulatory risk evaluation released earlier this year, which includes workplace levels that are not achievable. Despite all of the comments and criticisms of the underlying assessment, the final assessment retains most of EPA's original conclusions and no changes to the IRIS values.

In the most recent issue of Surface and Panel, DHA discussed the importance of biophilia: the innate human need to connect with nature and living things. Incorporating the natural beauty of decorative hardwoods into the places people spend time—their workplaces and homes—adds a sense of calm and well-being, improves connection, and reduces stress.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVII, Issue XVI: Fire Damages Rockshield Plywood Plant | Commerce Rules On Hardwood Plywood From China | Latest Update On EUDR | U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Plywood Grow By 32%

How did Smokey Bear celebrate his 80th birthday?

Answer: Smokey Bear, beloved wildfire prevention icon, celebrated his 80th birthday by ringing the NASDAQ Opening Bell - and with a new ad campaign. 

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AmeriCorps and the U.S. Forest Service have launched ForestCorps, a new program that trains 18 to 26-year-olds to fight wildfires and support land restoration across the West. Participants of the already popular program receive hands-on experience in prescribed burns and reforestation. 

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