The United States Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack has appointed Ricky Stanley to serve his first term on the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) Board of Directors. He has also reappointed Jim Neiman, Tim Biewer, and Ray Ferris to serve their second terms on the Board. Representation on the Board is proportional to regional production,… Read more »
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Effective Collaboration Promotes More Wood Buildings | The SLB’s 2022 Q3 Newsletter is Now Available
The SLB recently published its 2022 Q3 newsletter, highlighting the SLB’s efforts to advance market share for softwood lumber. The SLB, in partnership with its funded programs—the American Wood Council (AWC), Think Wood, and WoodWorks—has made significant gains in the market, increased impact, and maximized its return on investment. Collaboration between the SLB, its funded… Read more »
As analysts see momentum for mass timber, SLB programs promote opportunities in government and affordable housing | SLB December 2022 Newsletter
The AWC and WoodWorks Capitalize on Wood-Friendly Code Developments to Support New Mass Timber Projects | SLB November 2022 Newsletter
Fire Design Specification for Wood Construction Gains ANSI Approval; WoodWorks Publishes Tips for Evaluating Wood’s Environmental Performance | SLB October 2022 Newsletter
SLB Programs Generated 526 Million Board Feet of Demand in Q2 2022 | SLB Q2 Report Now Available
The SLB recently published its 2022 Q2 Report, which highlights the SLB’s progress toward generating incremental demand for the softwood lumber industry. The SLB, in partnership with its funded programs—the American Wood Council (AWC), Think Wood, and WoodWorks—are making a concerted effort to close knowledge gaps about the use of wood products for their climate… Read more »