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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XV, Issue IV: DHA Supports Legislation To Improve Trade Enforcement | White House Launches Low-Carbon Construction Initiative | Canada's Lumber Giants Expand Into U.S. | Vietnam's Wood Industry Continues To Grow

The U.S. South is becoming an increasingly important lumber supplier in North America. Canadian lumber companies are expanding into the region to gain access to its forests. An added benefit: avoiding U.S. tariffs on softwood.

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How many tree species are there on Earth?

Answer: About 73,000

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theguardian.com, and DHA: Global count estimates Earth has 73,000 tree species – 14% more than reported

Experts report that companies in the EU and Britain are still buying lumber from the affiliates of a conglomerate caught illegally clearcutting trees in Russia's taiga. Environmentalists are calling for PEFC to close loopholes in the certification process. 

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A new study led by the Swedish University of Agricultural Science shows that forests that have been used intensively increase their carbon stock, while forests that have not been used as intensively have relatively unchanged carbon stock.

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