WERC Rough Mill and Wood Shop Available for Lease
WERC will accept applications for the rough mill and wood shop on a continuous basis until a suitable proposal is submitted and accepted. For additional information, contact Steve Milauskas at 304-487-1510.
Update on the Housing Market
From Urs Buehlmann, Virginia Tech Department of Wood Science. All housing reports are available here.
Update on Wood Markets
From Don Deckard, Minnesota DNR Division of Forestry
Transitioning from the Bucket to the Barrel: Educational Biofuels Webinar Series
The advanced biofuels industry will eventually move from research and development to full-scale commercial production of biofuels and byproducts using a variety of advanced biomass feedstocks approved by the EPA. For more information about this educational biofuels Webinar series, go here.
Online Systems Keep U.S. Ag Exporters Abreast of Regulations in Foreign Markets
In the Northeast, Forests with Entirely Native Flora are Not the Norm
This new study is the first to reveal the abundance of non-native plants across 24 States. Click here for details.
Environmental Performance of Wood-Based Biofuels
The environmental performance of using wood for energy and value-added products was the focus of a recent special edition of the Forest Products Journal. Access the contents of this issue at the Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials Web site.
European Union Timber Regulation
New European timber regulations went into effect March 3, 2013. For additional details, go here and here.
Wind Wood Utilization
Wind Wood Utilization is the hub for information specifically related to the preparation for, response to, and recovery from major wind events and the utilization of downed and damaged timber and woody debris that can be generated.
New Wood Products Extension Web Site
This Web site will create an online wood products community of practice (CoP) that will connect stakeholders with experts in wood products through different mechanisms. These include e-learning modules, an "Ask the Expert" section, a "Frequently Asked Questions" section, and technical articles. Approved wood products CoP topics include wood drying and processing, manufacturing process improvement, business management, marketing of wood products, product development, and environmental impact. For details, go here.
Urban Forest Products Alliance LinkedIn
The North American Forest Sector Outlook Study: 2006 - 2030
Published by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and the Food and Agricultural Organization. View the report here.
Forests of the Northern United States
This publication provides a broad overview of forests in the 20-state region that is bounded by Maine, Maryland, Missouri, and Minnesota. It was authored by nine people across the region and is accompanied by a Web site that describes current resource conditions, unique forest characteristics, and the challenges faced by this tier of States. The report's findings also highlight the complexities facing those making today's forest management, policy, and investment decisions that, in turn, will prepare and shape the region for a sustainable future.
Hardwood Checkoff Program
The Hardwood Checkoff is an initiative led by a group of U.S. hardwood industry leaders who have developed a Commodity Checkoff program for the hardwood industry. Checkoff programs are industry-funded research and promotions programs tailored to a specific commodity. For additional details, click here.
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