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This week, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service approved the Lake States Region Bat Habitat Conservation Plans for Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The plans provide a framework to protect the northern long-eared bat while allowing forest management activities through incidental take permits. The plans will go into effect when the bat is recognized as endangered on March 31.

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Cabinet manufacturers reported an increase in total cabinet sales of 16.4% in value in 2022. Custom sales alone grew by 17.8%. Total volume, however, was down slightly, by 1%. In December, the value of cabinet sales increased by 9.7% vs. one year ago.

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KCMA: December Trend of Business Report

U.S. Customs has determined that Valleywood Cabinetry evaded antidumping and countervailing duties on wooden cabinets, vanities, and components from China. Evidence shows that the company imported Chinese-made cabinets and vanities into the U.S. but declared the country of origin as Malaysia.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVI, Issue II: U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Plywood Grow By 25% | U.S.

What is the most common hardwood tree in China?

Answer: Ailanthus, known as the tree of heaven.

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The Wood Database: Ailanthus

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