FAQS

Interior of airport featuring wood construction

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Portland Maine Jetport / Photo Credit: Robert Benson Photography
  • What is the Softwood Lumber Checkoff?

    The Checkoff is an industry funded program established for the purpose of growing the market for softwood lumber products in the United States.

    • The Checkoff as approved by a super-majority vote of the softwood lumber industry in 2011.
    • Established under authority provided by Congress the Checkoff and its programs are governed by the Softwood Lumber Board with oversight by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
    • Funds provided by industry support marketing and research programs to grow demand.
    • Checkoffs are in place for a variety of agricultural products (i.e. milk, eggs, pork, beef, blueberries, etc.).