NEWS

On July 16, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its final affirmative determinations in the antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Duties range from 28% to 274%; see the chart below and click on the link below for more details.

The U.S. International Trade Commission held an injury hearing on July 16 and will deliver its final ruling on August 19.

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XIX, Issue XIV: U.S.

Log homes offer unique benefits to today’s buyer. What are 2 of the top 5 benefits?

Answer: Log homes are energy-efficient - and durable and resilient. 

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Federal plans for hundreds of millions of acres of land could become invalid based on Congress's recent use of the Congressional Review Act. An Oregon lawsuit challenging a logging project could be the catalyst for unraveling management plans for federal public lands in the West, throwing the management of those lands into chaos. At stake are thousands of leases and permits. 

PHOTO © PRESTON KERES, USFS

Nordic Veneer, a manufacturer of softwood veneer, has announced that it will permanently close operations in the Roseburg, Oregon area. This ends more than 70 years as a family-owned wood products manufacturer in Douglas County. The company said the decision follows years of challenges facing the timber industry, including limited wood supply, shifting market conditions, industry realignment, and foreign competition.

PHOTO © NORDIC VENEER