NEWS

The manufacturing sector contracted in October for the twelfth consecutive month after a 28-month period of growth. Only two of fifteen industries reported growth last month; wood products, furniture, and paper declined.

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More than 1,300 companies, industry associations, and chambers of commerce have signed a letter written by the National Association of Manufacturers that asks Congress to restore three pro-growth tax policies: immediate expensing of research and development, allowing businesses to deduct more of their interest payments on loans, and accelerated depreciation.

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Congress has written important language into spending bills that would classify biomass as carbon neutral across federal agencies. We are optimistic that the biomass provision will become law—a win for our industry.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVI, Issue XXI: EU Reverses Ban On Hard Maple Veneer | Importers Guilty Of Evading $42M In Duties On Chinese Plywood | Wood Industry Opposes Unachievable EPA Particulate Restrictions | 

Which state has the least amount of forest, and what percentage of that state's land area is covered by forest?

Answer:  North Dakota at 1.7%.

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stacker.com: States ranked from most to least woodsy

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