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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XIV, Issue XXIV: Vietnam's Wood Product Exports Grow By 21% | Organized Crime Drives Global Deforestation | Tree-Planting Goals At Risk In Deforested Areas | U.S. SFI-Certified Forests Reduce Carbon Equal To Removing 170 Million Cars From U.S. Roads

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Where was the tallest decorated Christmas tree?

Answer: A 221-foot Douglas fir at Northgate Shopping Center in Seattle, Washington in December 1950.

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guinnessworldrecords.com: Tallest Christmas Tree

Photo © C. R. Douglas

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AHEC GRCH_SEA MARKET REPORT (PDF)

The American Hardwood Export Council is showcasing some of the best international talent in an exhibit featuring 20 wood products by emerging designers from 16 countries.

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Al Webster of Woodburn, OR has passed away. Al began his career at Multnomah Plywood, eventually becoming the general manager of the plant, and then taking over as general manager of Alpine Veneer. He worked at PES, Coe, and Mill Machinery before his semi-retirement in 2012. He will be missed.

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Al Webster (LinkedIn)