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The EPA stated that from this point forward, biomass from managed forests will be treated as carbon neutral when used for energy production at stationary sources. 

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EPA's Treatment of Biogenic Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Stationary Sources that Use Forest Biomass for Energy Production

Demand for second kitchens increased last year, as the popularity of outdoor kitchens continues to grow. Outdoor kitchens have been one of the top three most popular home features for the past two years. Designs that integrate kitchens and family living spaces were the second most-desired feature.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association® (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XI, Issue VIII: Cabinet Manufacturers Continue Growth | U.S. Imports Of Wood Furniture Are Up - As Are China’s | EU Pushes For Higher Quality Standards For Plywood | Register Now For The Decorative Hardwoods 2018 Spring Conference On Kiawah Island

At PELICE in Atlanta, Decorative Hardwoods Association® president Kip Howlett discussed trends in international trade as a result of the successful AD/CVD case against Chinese hardwood plywood.

Fair Trade of Engineered Hardwoods with China: A Fairy Tale or Reality? (PDF)

Purwadi Soeprihanto, executive director of the Association of Indonesian Forest Concessionaires (APHI), says that the trade dispute between China and the U.S. has benefitted the Indonesian timber sector.