Lumber is the ultimate green building product. Not only is it renewable and sustainable, but its ability to offer forests commercial value helps contribute to the overall health of the entire planet. Building on what we learned in Part 1, let’s continue to grow in our … [Read more...]
How the Lumber Industry Benefits the Environment, Part 1
Our increasingly environmentally conscious society is bringing some important issues to the forefront when it comes to construction and design. While new, so-called “green” products are continually entering the market in response to this ongoing trend, let’s not forget the … [Read more...]
How the Lacey Act Is Different (and Why You Need an Importer of Record) Part 2
Whether you’re concerned about particularly CITES-protected species or Lacey Act compliance, which applies to all imported lumber, the fact is that you can be held responsible for illegally harvested lumber. You and your end-use customer, like every other member of the supply … [Read more...]
How the Lacey Act Is Different (and Why You Need an Importer of Record) Part 1
Although there are many similarities between the U.S. Lacey Act and the EUTR legislation, there is a major issue that makes the Lacey Act quite unique among all lumber industry regulations: The Lacey Act makes no distinction in the level of accountability required, whether you’re … [Read more...]
Wood Product Manufacturers: You Need the Right Partner
Whatever you’re building — from furniture to windows to guitars and all kinds of things in between — if you need wood, then you need a strategic partnership with a lumber supplier that understands your business’s needs. In all likelihood, your industry requires specific cuts and … [Read more...]
