Author: Lauren
Softwood Lumber Board Appoints New Leader for Think Wood Program
West Linn, Ore., July 29, 2019 –The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) is pleased to announce Kabira Cher Ferrell as its new Vice President, Marketing and Communications, leading the Think Wood program, effective August 1, 2019. Kabira joins the SLB with solid wood background having led the Wood, Naturally effort for five years and more recently, provided strategic planning… Read more »
Monthly Update: July 2019
SLB Q1 2019 Report Available
The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) recently published its 2019 Q1 Quarterly Report, which recaps the SLB’s progress in increasing demand for softwood lumber products and defending and growing markets. The SLB’s programs met and exceeded targets across the board and, in doing so, delivered benefits to the entire softwood lumber industry. Third-party analysis shows that… Read more »
Monthly Update: June 2019
Proposed Changes to Board Membership, Nominations, Procedures, and Referenda Period under Softwood Lumber Check-Off
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking comments on a proposal for changes to the membership, nominations, procedures, and referenda period under the Softwood Lumber Board (Board) established under the Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order (or check-off). Please see link below to the proposal that was published today in… Read more »
Experience the Possibilities of Wood | Mobile Tour Approved
The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) announced today, with unanimous board approval, that the organization will take the successful Timber City exhibit concept on the road in a mobile interactive tour this year. Under the Think Wood brand, the SLB is proud to introduce WoodBox, a beautiful and compelling museum-quality display that showcases the environmental and economic benefits… Read more »