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U.S. customs officials will be forced to closely examine all imports of Russian conflict plywood after one of the largest and most controversial Russian suppliers was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department on November 2. Now, U.S. firms are prohibited from purchasing plywood from Segezha. Earthsight stated that customs officials' jobs would be easier if the U.S. followed the EU and UK and banned all Russian wood imports.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVI, Issue XXII: DHA Successfully Challenges Laminate Marketed As "Wood" | Spending Bills Promote Biomass As Carbon Neutral | DHA Supports Policies That Promote Growth | Wood & Furniture Manufacturing Slows

Which state chose birch as their official state tree?

Answer:  New Hampshire

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NH.gov: State Tree, New Hampshire Almanac

Which state chose birch as their official state tree?

Answer:  New Hampshire

Source:

NH.gov: State Tree, New Hampshire Almanac

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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