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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVIII, Issue XXIV: EUDR Extension Moves Forward | EPA Publishes Revised Draft Risk Evaluation For Formaldehyde | Expedited Permitting Legislation Advances | Cabinet Manufacturers Testify To Strengthen USMCA |

Just how much water is in the average hardwood tree? What exactly do hardwood trees do in the winter to prevent freezing?

Answer: Water comprises nearly 80% of tree material. One of the ways trees prevent freezing is by changing their membranes to allow water to migrate out of cells and into the spaces between cells.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association's 2026 Bath Trends Report showed that wood-faced vanities, preferred by 62% of respondents, have overtaken painted vanities in popularity as part of the growing trend of biophilic design in bathrooms.

The EU's antidumping investigation into imports of hardwood plywood from China has resulted in antidumping duties that went into effect on November 21. The EU alleged that Chinese exporters were selling hardwood plywood below production cost, and imposed antidumping duties to protect EU manufacturers from unfair trade practices. The case has already led to importers sourcing more hardwood plywood from Vietnam.

EPA has asked a federal court to overturn the 2024 rule limiting soot pollution from power plants, factories, and vehicle exhaust, stating that the rule was procedurally flawed and should be vacated.

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