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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVI, Issue XIV: The Impact Of Commerce's Ruling On Hardwood Plywood Circumvention Case | DHA Speaks Out Against Changes To Emissions Standards | Article Claims Forestry Adversely Impacts Climate | U.S. Furniture Industry Shows Continued Growth

What common hardwood tree is now threatened in Britain?

Answer:  Oak

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Timberpride: The British Oak Tree is Under Threat

See the newly published interactive dashboard that provides a quantitative view of the North American forest products sector.

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The U.S. furniture industry continues to outperform other U.S. manufacturing sectors. Eight industries reported growth in production, with furniture in second place. On the employment side, only six industries showed growth; of those, furniture was again in second place.

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Global Wood: U.S. furniture industry rebounds for two consecutive months

DHA collaborated with six industry organizations to respond to the EPA's proposed revisions to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for plywood and composite wood products. Our extensive response details why many of the proposed new requirements are not justified. The costs of the changes to our industry are estimated at $130 million—with limited or no benefit.

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