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How old is the oldest tree in eastern North America and what species is it?

Answer:  A bald cypress in North Carolina is 2,624 years old.

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Mongabay: At 2,624 years, a bald cypress is oldest known living tree in eastern North America

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OSHA has revised its National Emphasis Program on combustible dust to include cut stock, resawed lumber, and planing. The purpose of the revised emphasis program is to continue OSHA inspections of facilities that generate or handle combustible dusts likely to cause fires and explosions.

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Experts predict that the global plywood market will reach $73.3 billion by 2027, with 58.3% of worldwide growth coming from China, India, the U.S., and Indonesia. They expect the fastest growth from hardwood plywood.

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Woodworking Network: Plywood market to reach $73.3 billion by 2027

The American Hardwood Export Council has announced a series of events designed to help manufacturers export more hardwoods. DHA members and other U.S. manufacturers can participate in AHEC-sponsored events to cost-effectively promote their products around the world. 

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2023 AHEC Event Calendar

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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