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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XV, Issue IX: New Executive Order Will Impact U.S. Forests | Hardwood Marketing Campaign Nears Launch | U.S. Postpones Deadline Of Investigation Into Hardwood Plywood From Vietnam | China Extends Tariff Exclusions On U.S.

What is the best wood for building boats?

Answer:  Mahogany

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urdesignmag.com: What is the Best Wood for Boat Building?

Continuously replanting after harvest offsets removals and keeps the average carbon stable across forested lands. Continued investment in sustainably managed forests can increase forest carbon storage while providing a continuous supply of wood for future needs.

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Raute, a leader in plywood and LVL production technologies, has begun a controlled shutdown of existing agreements with Russian customers who are not under sanctions. EU's sanctions against Russia included export prohibitions which are likely to affect some of Raute's deliveries to Russia.

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The National Forest Certification System of Belarus has been suspended by the PEFC International Board after a request from PEFC Belarus. The suspension is effective as of April 18 and will last until the revised system documentation is submitted—at least for six months.

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Timberbiz: Belarus certification suspended