NEWS

The U.S. House of Representatives' version of the 2024 farm bill includes a "substantial increase" in funding for USDA's export programs and incentives for active forest management, prioritizing expanding markets for wood products and streamlining environmental review processes. The Senate version prioritizes food assistance and green initiatives.

In DHA's recent column in Surface & Panel Magazine, we highlighted the sustainable attributes of decorative hardwood products, including carbon storage and the efficient use of hardwoods to make veneer. The good news about using real hardwood is that it is an abundant resource that continues to grow.

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DHA officially opposed the proposed occupational formaldehyde exposure limit in EPA's Formaldehyde Draft Risk Evaluation in comments, as the proposed limit of 11 parts per billion is essentially a background level of formaldehyde. The Hardwood Federation and National Wood Flooring Association joined DHA in support of this position.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVII, Issue IX: DHA Pushes For Delay Of EU Deforestation Regulation | U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Plywood Surge | Imports Of Engineered Wood Flooring Are Flat | Western Timber Industry Is In Crisis

Which state has the most trees and how much of its land is covered by forest?

Answer: Alaska, with nearly 32 billion trees and more than 35% coverage.

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