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In May, DHA partnered with GreenCE, an online platform that provides education on sustainable design, to deliver our course that highlights the beauty, sustainability, and climate benefits of decorative hardwoods. By the end of June, more than 500 architects and designers had already completed the course, which qualifies for continuing education credit at the American Institute of Architects, American Institute of Building Design, and Green Building Certification.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVI, Issue XII: Duties On Engineered Wood Flooring From China Will Continue For 5 More Years | DHA, Hardwood Federation Advocate For Hardwood Products | CARB Will Stop Processing NAF & ULEF Exemptions On July 14

What U.S. hardwood tree is facing the greatest threat, right now?

Answer:  Ash

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Public Broadcasting Service: Trees across the U.S. face dire threats, new report shows

Last year, U.S. imports of engineered wood flooring increased by 11% in volume. This year, through April, imports have dropped by more than 37%. Nearly all countries saw a decline in the value of imports.

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MLWF imports Apr 2023 (PDF)

Source: USITC

In the first four months of this year, total imports of hardwood plywood fell by 65% in volume and by nearly 70% in value vs. last year. Imports of hardwood plywood declined in every one of the top 10 countries except Ecuador. Last year, U.S. imports of hardwood plywood grew by 12% in value to more than $2.1 billion. 

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