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What are the species and height of Asia's tallest tree?

Answer: The Himalayan cypress, at 102.3 meters (335.6 feet).  

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Timberbiz: The tallest tree in Asia

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DHA will be featured in every issue of Surface and Panel Magazine with a new, standalone column. This month, we talk about trends in finishes and consumers' increasing demand for sustainable products like decorative hardwoods.

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Surface & Panel Magazine: Surface & Panel - Q2 2023

The plywood market grew to 15 million cubic meters in 2022 and is expected to reach 18.1 million cubic meters by 2028, a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. One of the key factors driving the increase is the growing construction industry. In addition, plywood's versatility and ease of installation make it an ideal choice for interior paneling, cabinetry, furniture, and other decorative applications

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DHA and Hardwood Federation continue to advocate Congress include a grant in the farm bill that will educate the public on the value of carbon captured by hardwood products, as documented in USDA's carbon accounting programs. We will also continue to push to make temporary changes in tax rules permanent, including the ability to expense 100% of industrial equipment and the 20% deduction for small businesses, and to restore full deductibility of business expenses.

The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management have completed the inventory of old and mature-growth forests that was mandated by the Biden administration. The inventory shows that there is no deficiency in forests managed by the two agencies: old-growth forests cover 18% of lands managed and mature forests cover 45%.

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