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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVI, Issue XVIII: EU Restricts Imports Of Maple Logs & Veneer | Real American Hardwood Coalition Launches More Ads | DHA Advocates For The Jobs In The Woods Act | DHA, HF Oppose New Particle Restrictions | What Happened To The Quality Of Our Furniture?

What is the most widely used hardwood throughout Europe?

Answer: Beech

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Untamed Science: Europe’s Lumber Industry: The Main 6 Trees Explained

The Washington Post wrote an informative article about why and how the quality of the furniture sold in the U.S. has deteriorated. Fifty years ago, people expected their furniture to last a lifetime. That furniture was manufactured in the U.S. of domestic plywood or solid wood like cherry, oak, and walnut. Today, most furniture sold in the U.S. is made of Chinese pressboard or plywood. The quality is inconsistent, and the furniture isn't made to last.

DHA, Hardwood Federation, Chamber of Commerce, and 32 industry groups are urging the EPA to keep its current standard for fine particles instead of moving to proposed stricter standards. The coalition notes that fires and unpaved roads are major sources of fine particle air pollution that far exceed industry sources.

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DHA is supporting the bipartisan Jobs In The Woods Act to create a fund for nonprofit organizations, state governments, and colleges to use for workforce training in forestry fields, to prepare students for jobs in the U.S. Forest Service and the timber industry.

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