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Numerous organizations in the wood products industry signed a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative urging Ambassador Tai to keep pressure on her EU counterparts to make the EU Deforestation Regulation workable for U.S. exporters. The impact of the regulation in its current state could be particularly onerous for forests with a large number of private landowners.
 

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In a draft risk evaluation on March 15, the Environmental Protection Agency determined that formaldehyde presents an unreasonable risk to human health. This begins a new regulatory process that could result in stringent new regulations in 2026.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XVII, Issue V: DHA & Hardwood Federation Oppose Change To Lacey Act | Good News: Jobs In The Woods Act Will Be In The Farm Bill | Implementation Of EUDR Is Impossible, Says German Wood Industry

What country has suffered the highest levels of deforestation?

Answer: Brazil.

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After 50 years of operation, Allegheny Wood Products abruptly closed its doors on February 23. The West Virginia company operated mills in six locations across the state and employed about 800 workers.
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