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The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) is an industry-funded initiative established to promote the benefits and uses of softwood lumber products in outdoor, residential, and non-residential construction.

COMMUNICATION

Think Wood encourages those who specify and install building materials to “think” wood use and seeks to increase their awareness of wood’s benefits as a structural and appearance material in residential and non-residential buildings.

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BUILDING
STANDARDS

American Wood Council pursues opportunities to use building standards development venues, technical research, and design tools to open new markets for softwood lumber.

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EDUCATION

SLB Education works to increase knowledge of wood design and construction among design and construction professionals, code officials, developers, students, and faculty of postsecondary institutions.

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DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION

WoodWorks is designed to increase the consumption and market share of softwood lumber in multifamily and non residential construction.

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The Softwood Lumber Board Promotes the Use of Lumber in Construction

2023 ANNUAL REPORT

Accelerating Momentum: The Softwood Lumber Board 2023 Annual Report is Now Available. The SLB continues to prove its impact for the industry, generating 1.9 billion board feet of incremental demand last year.

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Cover image of 2023 Annual Report
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News
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Funded Programs
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FAQ

Industry News Highlights

Q3 Report Cover

The SLB Q3 Report: Expanding and Diversifying Demand for Softwood Lumber

2025 Mass Timber Competition

Entry Period Begins for $1.8M Mass Timber Competition: Building Sustainable Schools

SLB March eNewsletter is Now Available

Mass Timber Accelerators Expand for 2025 | SLB March 2025 Newsletter