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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XV, Issue XXII: DHA, Hardwood Federation Push For Tax Break On Equipment | Consortium Bets $1.8 Billion On Forest Carbon Offsets—By Reducing Harvests | KCMA Calls Commerce Ruling "Disturbing & Shocking" | Russia's Plywood Production Drops By 40% | 

What is the most common tree in Europe?

Answer:  Sycamore Maple

Activists for the spotted owl appealed the district court's dismissal of its attempt to stop a logging project of more than 9,000 acres in the Klamath Falls Resource Area. They argued that the logging may lead to the abandonment of five spotted owl sites.

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After a devastating fire in September at the Weed, CA, veneer plant, Roseburg resumed full operations at the facility on November 9, returning 145 workers to full schedules.

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The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association expressed shock and dismay at the Department of Commerce's decision to make no changes to the zero dumping margin for 16 Chinese cabinet manufacturers and suppliers. KCMA has been working with trade officials and lawmakers to halt alleged unfair trading practices by Chinese importers of wooden cabinets, vanities, and components into the U.S.

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