Tree-Planting Goals At Risk In Deforested Areas

India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines drew up ambitious plans to restore forests in tens of millions of hectares of degraded land. However, the lack of quality, genetically diverse native seeds is impeding the success of these projects. Unsustainable or illegal projects will result in continued deforestation.

 

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Vietnam's Wood Product Exports Grow By 21%

Last month, Vietnam's exports of wood and wood products grew to $1.15 billion, up 20.9% from October. Vietnam is the second-largest exporter of wood furniture in the world.

 

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Fordaq: Vietnam wood export recovered in November, while Covid-19 pandemic is going down

 

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DHA eNews - U.S. Veneer & Log Exports Rise Dramatically In 2021

Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XIV, Issue XXIII: U.S. Veneer & Log Exports Rise Dramatically In 2021 | EU Imposes Anti-Dumping Measures On Russian Plywood | Global Shipments Still Delayed | Canada "Disappointed" With Final U.S. Tariffs On Softwood 

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See The 24 Trending Finishes For 2022

Sherwin-Williams has just released the new 2022 Colormix® Industrial Wood Forecast showing 24 trending finishes developed exclusively for wood product manufacturers.

 

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Sherwin-Williams Introduces 2022 Colormix Trend Forecast for Industrial Wood Markets

 

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Wood Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Who invented the rotary lathe?

 

Answer: Immanuel Nobel, the father of Alfred Nobel.

 

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en.wikipedia.org: Immanuel Nobel

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