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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XV, Issue XXIII: USFWS Lists Bat As "Endangered" | U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Plywood Climb By 40% | U.S. Imports Of Engineered Wood Flooring Grow By 22% | Expect Global Engineered Wood Flooring Market To Reach $77 Billion

Photo © Dave Redell, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Which country has the most forest area as a percent of the total area of that country?

Answer: Russia

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Statista: Ten countries with the largest forest area in 2020

A venture between German start-up Voodin and Sweden's Stora Enso will manufacture turbine blades of laminated veneer lumber, including an LVL blade that will measure 80 meters long. The goal of the partnership is to provide an innovative solution to replace "less environmentally friendly materials" with renewable products made from wood.

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Jack Schikofsky, owner of JAS Veneer of Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, has passed away at the age of 95. His son, Mike, will continue his legacy as the head of JAS Veneer.

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Sootoday: SCHIKOFSKY, Jack (Jakob) Alois

Russia's production of lumber dropped by 18.3% from January–October vs. last year. Production of plywood fell even further, down by 26.7%.

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Lesprom: Russia's lumber production decreased by 18.3% in October