Scientists at the Department of Energy and Yale concluded that effectively managed U.S. forests can remove one billion metric tons of atmospheric carbon by 2050, making forest management a key pillar of U.S. net zero emissions targets. The report cites EPA data showing that U.S. forests and "the wood products they produce removed about 800 million (metric tons) of carbon in 2021" and lists biomass fuel production as a tactic to help mitigate carbon emissions.
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January 10, 2024
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New Changes To EUDR
A newly published FAQ by the European Commission shows some positive changes in how the controversial EU Deforestation Regulation will be implemented. While the new FAQ is marginally better and appears to support a compliance system AHEC is developing, it's based on a flawed regulation that imposes significant bureaucratic and discriminatory requirements on small farmers—even where risks are negligible.
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January 10, 2024
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Wood Floor Business Recognizes DHA Challenge To Misleading Marketing
DHA's challenge to laminate flooring marketed as "wood" was recognized as one of the top two most popular, most-read stories of 2023 by Wood Floor Business.
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December 14, 2023
DHA eNews - DHA Insights: The Year In Review
Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVI, Issue XXIV: DHA Insights: The Year In Review | U.S. Extends Duties On Softwood Imports From Canada | Hardwood Industry Advocates For Changes To EUDR | U.S. Invests $468 Million In Wildfire Resilience | National Park Service Sued For Planting Trees
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December 13, 2023
Wood Trivia: Test Your Knowledge
What hardwood species is most popular for flooring?
Answer: European oak
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garrisoncollection.com: 7 Most Popular Hardwood Species With Pictures
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