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Earlier this month, DHA signed a letter in support of a new bipartisan bill on regulatory reform. The Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act would require any federal agency, within one week of initiating a new rulemaking activity, to identify the problem the rule aims to address, list why the rule is necessary, and invite public recommendations on achieving the objectives of the rule. This information would be published online and sent to Congress.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVII, Issue XI: NEW: Lacey Act Applies To All Plant Products | DHA, Hardwood Federation Push For Industry Priorities At Fly-In | Cabinet Sales Fall | Biomass: IRS Proposes Rule On Clean Energy | Value Of Carbon Offsets Falls By 61%

Who built the world's first wooden satellite?
 

Answer: LignoSat, the first wooden satellite, was built by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry. It is scheduled to launch in September.

PHOTO © SUMITOMO & KYOTO UNIVERSITY

At this year’s Salone del Mobile, the American Hardwood Export Council shone a spotlight on the beauty of maple. Two UK studios were commissioned to design and create furniture collections that are works of art, using maple as both material and inspiration. 

DHA member Roseburg took center stage on the Fox Business Network's Manufacturing Marvels segment. The TV crew recently stopped by Roseburg's Riddle, OR, plant to see how Roseburg manufactures hardwood and softwood plywood from their own responsibly raised forests.