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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVII, Issue I: DHA Insights | Businesses Benefit From New Tax Deal | Cabinet Sales Down By 14% In 2023 | Durable Plywood Is A New Top Trend In Kitchens | USFS Undercuts Forest Management | EUDR: AHEC Requests Risk Assessments For 33 States | Wood Trivia: Test Your Knowledge

How much land—including forestland—in Canada is public or "Crown" land?

Answer: About 89% of Canada's land area is Crown land.

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The American Hardwood Export Council has commissioned jurisdiction risk assessments for hardwood products in 33 states. The risk assessments are necessitated by the European Union's deforestation regulation (EUDR), which will impact exports of U.S. wood products to Europe. 

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The U.S. Forest Service will be tasked with amending all land management plans in an attempt to maximize the conservation of old-growth forests. This is despite the volume of feedback from our industry in 2023 that urged regulators to treat old-growth and mature forests in accordance with best practices in forest management.

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According to House Beautiful, "plywood has been on the rise for years now, and in 2024 it will continue to be a popular choice for cabinetry" and "its pale color is perfect for achieving the Scandi minimalist style that so many of us desire in our homes."

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