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What is the largest hardwood tree found east of the Sierra Nevada mountains?

Answer: Common Baldcypress, Louisiana

Keith Christman will become the next president of the Decorative Hardwoods Association beginning September 1. Keith was the managing director for plastics markets for 10 years at the American Chemistry Council and a 30-year veteran of that association in various positions. Kip Howlett, DHA's current president, will remain for a transition period as DHA celebrates its 100th anniversary.

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The proposal is designed to ensure the future of America is made in America by all of America's workers. It includes strengthening Buy America requirements and the most robust changes to the implementation of the Buy America Act in almost 70 years.

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The EPA and the U.S. Department of Army plan to revise the definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS). This would restore the regulations defining WOTUS that were in place before 2015, consistent with relevant Supreme Court decisions.

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The bipartisan infrastructure moving through Congress includes at least $5.75 billion for restoring, monitoring, and researching forests, including policies that could make it easier to prepare for wildfires.

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E&E News: Infrastructure bill protects forests for climate resilience

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