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DHA joined several U.S. forest products associations in pushing for a 24-month delay of the EU Deforestation Regulation, which is set to take effect on December 31. DHA's letter argues that Europe is not ready to implement the regulation and that the EU Observatory on deforestation and forest degradation correctly shows that deforestation in the U.S. is negligible.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVII, Issue VIII: Latest Revision Of HP-1 Is Ready For Comment | Commerce Acts To Stop Circumvention Of Chinese Cabinets | German Customs Seizes Ship Carrying Russian Plywood To The U.S.

What tree in what country won the 2024 European Tree of the Year contest?

Answer: The "Heart of the Garden" beech tree, in Poland, was named the 2024 European Tree of the Year. This is the third year in a row that a tree in Poland has won.

PHOTO © MARCIN KOPIJ

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German Customs seized a cargo ship carrying $43 million worth of Russian plywood for violating sanctions against Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine. The ship was en route to the U.S. from St. Petersburg. Russian timber is banned in Europe and is subject to additional duties in the U.S. 

PHOTO © BRIAN E. KUSHNER
 
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In comments to the EPA on low-carbon building materials, wood products groups urged the agency to consider the carbon benefits of wood construction materials. In their comments, the groups referred to DHA's Life Cycle Assessment which demonstrated that engineered wood flooring is a climate-responsible choice.