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In response to the Department of Agriculture's request for information related to greenhouse gas emissions, the Hardwood Federation—which includes DHA—emphasized the sustainability benefits of hardwood products, citing DHA's engineered wood flooring environmental product declaration that shows our floors reduce global warming potential by 80% compared to vinyl plank.

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The U.S. Office of Management and Budget has published its final guidance on the Build America, Buy America Act. Lumber and engineered wood were specifically included in the construction materials category—so, all manufacturing must take place in the U.S. to qualify. DHA has argued that hardwood plywood, veneer, and engineered wood flooring are manufactured products, but it's still unclear if they are considered "engineered wood."

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVI, Issue XV: Real American Hardwood Coalition Expands Hardwood Ad Campaign | U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Plywood Soar By 60% In May | U.S. Imports Of Engineered Wood Flooring Up By 6% | Cabinet Sales Volume Drops By 13%

Which European country has the most forestland?

Answer:  In Europe, Finland has the greatest percentage of land area covered in forests.

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Index Mundi: Forest area (% of land area) - Country Ranking - Europe

Veneer Tech named a new set of champions in the 2023 Craftsman's Challenge. Dennis Zongker was awarded the grand prize for his art deco-style music box. Steven Lash won two awards for his marquetry of cubes ladies' desk. See these winners and more beautiful woodwork in categories ranging from architectural woodwork to furniture.

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