Forest Resources Association

04/01/2021

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. No fooling!

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a good reminder to pay more attention to what we can do to lessen the thousands of deaths – and tens of thousands of injuries – due to distracted driving each year in the US.

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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This event is a good reminder to pay more attention to how we contribute to potential unsafe behaviors and what we can do to lessen the thousands of deaths – and tens of thousands of injuries – due to distracted driving each year in the US. April is D...

03/31/2021

We are excited to announce that FRA and the Timber Harvesting and Transportation Safety (THATS) Foundation are hosting the first ever virtual auction in conjunction with FRA’s Virtual Annual Meeting, May 17-19. This year’s auction will be open to all FRA members and will close at the conclusion of the FRA Board of Directors Meeting on May 19.

FRA needs your help in funding this important cause through donations. Since the Foundation has a 501(c)3 tax classification, your donation for the auction is completely tax deductible. Financial help for logging safety projects should be part of the annual giving goal of any forestry related corporation or company that is dependent on the raw material that loggers cut and haul to their wood consuming mills.

Please email [email protected] if you are interested in donating.

03/30/2021

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In this month's Team Safe Trucking newsletter, FRA President Deb Hawkinson spoke on forest products industry transportation issues and the critical need for safety. Read more below!

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03/29/2021

Gallagher Introduces Safe Routes Act

Last Friday, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) introduced the Safe Routes Act of 2021, a bill that would allow logging trucks that meet state-determined legal requirements to travel up to 150 air miles on the Federal Interstate Highway System.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) today introduced the Safe Routes Act of 2021, a bill that would allow logging trucks that meet state-determined legal requirements to travel up to 150 air miles on the Federal Interstate Highway System. Current law prohibits trucks that meet these requ...

03/29/2021

US Forest Industry & Manufacturing Continue to Expand

US Forest Industry & Manufacturing Continue to Expand

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US forest industry performance in January and February was recently reported by both the US government and the Institute for Supply Management.

03/26/2021

Log a Load for Kids event brings in over $33,500 for Gillette

A Log a Load for Kids event in Minnesota brought in over $33,500 for Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare!

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Local loggers raised over $33,500 for kids with complex medical conditions through a collaborative timber harvest north of Duluth.

03/25/2021

Evaluating and Managing Storm-Damaged Forestland

Forest landowners are likely to have some amount of storm damage to their forest land at some point in time. Many articles are available to landowners and foresters on evaluation and salvage of storm-damaged areas, but fewer are available on practical salvage practices for loggers. Below are some tips for foresters and loggers when evaluating storm-damaged stands for salvage.

Read more in this week's #WoodstoMill blog.

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Forest landowners are likely to have some amount of storm damage to their forest land at some point in time. Many articles are available to landowners and foresters on evaluation and salvage of storm-damaged areas, but fewer are available on practical salvage practices for loggers. Forest landowners...

03/24/2021

Women in Forestry Webinar

If you have not had a chance, please check out FRA's recent webinar on Women in Forestry. A great panel of women leaders discussed their experiences in the forest products industry.

#womenshistorymonth

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Today is International Women’s Day, and FRA would like to take the opportunity to share the recording of our recent webinar Women in Forestry. Today is International Women’s Day, and FRA would like to take the opportunity to share the recording of our recent webinar Women in Forestry. FRA Presid...

03/23/2021

American agriculture and forestry is essential for our country's success. Ag Day promotes recognition and appreciation for all involved in American ag which includes those in the forestry sector. Join us in celebrating #AgDay21.

03/22/2021

The Forest Service's Forest Products Laboratory is sending historic legacy mahogany to help in the restoration of the U.S. Capitol building.

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03/18/2021

FRA Region Reports

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, FRA's regions have remained active. This week, FRA's #WoodstoMill blog features a roundup of issues and trends impacting the regions in 2020, topics that were addressed, and short summaries of what is on the horizon.

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Members active in FRA’s six Regions develop technical and policy programs that speak to their own needs. Regional leadership identifies emerging supply chain challenges, convenes to identify solutions or educational programs, and refers issues that stretch beyond regional boundaries. Members activ...

03/17/2021

Eric Carlson: Time to put WV's forests to work for us (Opinion)

Utilizing West Virginia’s forests to address the needs of our planet can help support our struggling rural economies.

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West Virginia has always been known for its natural resources: oil, natural gas, coal — and our forests.

03/16/2021

FRA 2021 VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING

Registration for the FRA 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting, May 17-19, is live. This year’s theme is 'Embracing the Future – Resilience and Success in 2021.'

Please visit www.frameetings.com to register for the meeting and to view the agenda.

We look forward to seeing you!

Register now for the FRA 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting. FRA is committed to promoting the interests of forest products industry members in building public policy engagement, enhancing supply chain...

03/15/2021

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night…” keeps the #hardworking people of the forest sector from doing their part to make the world a better place. #forestproud

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03/12/2021

$73 million timber innovation center gets the greenlight in Washington

Construction is officially set to begin on a $73 million timber innovation center in Washington state. The Darrington Wood Innovation Center will house a mass-timber production facility and serve as a hub for innovative wood product manufacturing.

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Officials hope the center will help revitalize the town of Darrington after a mudslide killed 43 people there in 2014.

03/11/2021

They Sawed Up A Storm

In recognition of #WomensHistoryMonth, FRA wrote on the brief history of the nation’s first “women only” sawmill. Read "They Sawed Up a Storm" in FRA's #WoodstoMill blog.

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In recognition of Women’s History Month, we are sharing a brief history of the nation’s first “women only” sawmill. In recognition of Women’s History Month, we are sharing a brief history of the nation’s first “women only” sawmill. A complete history of this mill can be found in Sara...

03/11/2021

FRA February 2021 Monthly Snapshot

In February, FRA was active on a number of fronts, including hosting a #WomeninForestry webinar, working to secure additional #H-2B guestworkers, and launching registration for the FRA 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting. Watch our #MonthlySnapshot below!

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03/10/2021

International Paper Funds New Forestry Research at Four Universities

Forest sustainability depends on strong academic research. International Paper has done its part by funding forestry research at four different universities.

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SUBMITTED BY INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY The role of academic research in forestry is essential to ensuring the sustainability of forests. Advancements in research can help land owners make sustain…

03/09/2021

FRA Announces the 3rd Edition of the Chip Quality Manual - Quality Chips Make a Difference

FRA's revised Chip Quality Manual and chip gauge are available to buy today!

This manual is a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of chip production, including chip quality, debarking, chipping, screening and conveying, and troubleshooting.

The contents of the manual have proven to be of high value and very beneficial to industry professionals, targeted to support all who are involved in the production and consumption of chips.

#ChipQualityManual

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FRA's Western Region recently completed revisions to the Chip Quality Manual - Quality Chips Make a Difference. First published in 1998, back in American Pulpwood Association days, with a second edition in 2005, this 3rd edition is a comprehensive guide covering all aspe...

03/08/2021

Women in Forestry

Today is International Women’s Day, and FRA would like to share the recording of our recent webinar: Women in Forestry. A great panel of women leaders discussed their experiences in the forest products industry.

#internationalwomensday

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FRA President, Deb Hawkinson was joined by a great panel of women leaders in the forest products industry. Panelists discussed their backgrounds in the industry and the choices that led them to where they are today. FRA President, Deb Hawkinson was joined by a great panel of women leaders in the for...

03/08/2021

ACT: Driver Availability Reaches Lowest Point in Three Years

Driver Availability Reaches Lowest Point in Three Years

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For the second straight month, ACT Research's Driver Availability Index has logged the tightest reading in its three-year history.

03/08/2021

Industry Special: Back to the future with wood industrial buildings - constructconnect.com

Advances in timber engineering technology are leading to new design possibilities from long-spanning roof structures to tall timber towers.

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Advances in timber engineering technology are leading to new design possibilities from long-spanning roof structures to tall timber towers.

03/05/2021

Getting to Net Zero – and Even Net Negative – is Surprisingly Feasible, and Affordable

New research suggests getting the U.S. energy and industrial system to carbon neutral by 2050 is not only doable, but could be easy and affordable.

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New analysis provides detailed blueprint for the U.S. to become carbon neutral by 2050

03/04/2021

Forest Industry Challenges and Initiatives in the Lake States Region

FRA reached out to associations across the Lake States Region and asked them to provide information about what keeps them up at night in terms of the challenges and initiatives of the forest products industry.

#WoodstoMill

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FRA reached out to associations across the Lake States Region and asked them to provide information about what keeps them up at night in terms of the challenges and initiatives of the forest products industry. FRA reached out to associations across the Lake States Region and asked them to provide in...

03/04/2021

FRA member Rayonier recently released a report detailing the positive net carbon impact of their forestry operations. The report demonstrates the important role that working forests play in fighting climate change.

We are proud to share our first ever carbon report demonstrating that Rayonier's forests create natural climate change solutions. The trees we grow remove more carbon than we emit in our operations, including the carbon removed through our harvest activities. The results demonstrate that we generated a net positive carbon sequestration of 5.7 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents in 2019.

Our forests remove carbon from the atmosphere every year and store it in the ecosystem. At the end or 2019, Rayonier's forests stored a total of 732 million metric tons of CO2 equivalents in the trees, understory vegetation, forest floor and the soil.

Trees that are harvested from our forests continue to store carbon in forest products such as lumber and paper. Then the cycle begins again. New trees are planted after harvest and, as they grow, they absorb CO2 from the atmosphere at a faster rate than the mature trees they replaced.

💡 You can learn more at https://www.rayonier.com/sustainability/responsible-stewardship.

#Forests4Climate

03/03/2021

Not all recycled paper is created equal. These new guidelines help designers create better packaging

Congratulations to the American Forest & Paper Association for leading the way on the recyclability of packaging!

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We don’t think much about how paper mills operate. These new guidelines show why we should.

03/02/2021

Pent Up Demand Keeping Lumber Prices High As Building Season Nears

Pent Up Demand Keeping Lumber Prices High As Building Season Nears

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Builders need to build, and as winter loosens its grip, they will have no choice but to pay the prevailing price for the lumber they need.

03/01/2021

Women in Forestry

In honor of Women's History Month, FRA would like to take the opportunity to share our recent webinar on Women in Forestry. FRA President Deb Hawkinson was joined by a great panel of women leaders from the industry. Watch it below:

#womenshistorymonth

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FRA President, Deb Hawkinson was joined by a great panel of women leaders in the forest products industry. Panelists discussed their backgrounds in the industry and the choices that led them to where they are today. FRA President, Deb Hawkinson was joined by a great panel of women leaders in the for...

02/26/2021

What (and who) is a Forester?

What is the mission of a forester? To grow healthy forests and ensure they provide environmental and economic benefits for today and for generations to come.

#forestproud

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02/25/2021

Deer: Scourge of the Eastern Forest (and Roadways)?

The U.S. white-tailed deer population has ballooned to an estimated 30 million, which has negative consequences for the regeneration of desirable hardwood species in the eastern U.S. Read more about this problem in this week's #WoodstoMill blog.

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The U.S. white-tailed deer population has ballooned to an estimated 30 million in number. Thirty million! These overabundant “soft-eyed nibblers,” as...

02/24/2021

Please join FRA for our upcoming webinar, 'Women in Forestry,' tomorrow, February 25 at 2:00 PM ET, when some of FRA’s female leaders will share their experiences in the industry.

Our guest speakers will discuss their backgrounds in the industry and the choices that led them to where they are today. The panelists will also examine the skillsets that helped them succeed as leaders in the industry, their mentors along the way, examples and recommendations on how forestry organizations can support women in their ranks, and the mentoring and support they provide to other women in the industry.

FRA’s Deb Hawkinson will be joined by leaders from the forest products industry: Jody Strickland, Chief Business Officer, F&W Forestry Services, Inc.; Lynn Wilson, WinterTide LLC and formerly V.P. at LP Building Solutions, and Donna Kopecky, Sustainability and Public Policy Manager at LP Building Solutions.

Register now: http://ow.ly/tney50DCJ68

02/23/2021

Paycheck Protection Program Updates

Starting tomorrow, February 24, the Biden Administration will open a period when only companies with fewer than 20 employees are eligible to apply for loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Read more in FRA's #WoodstoMill blog.

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Starting tomorrow, February 24, the Biden Administration will open a period when only companies with fewer than 20 employees are eligible to apply for...

02/23/2021

NASA’s Moon Trees are all over the United States – here’s how to find them

During the Apollo 14 mission to the Moon, hundreds of tiny seeds were aboard the Command Module Kitty Hawk. The seeds survived the trip to space, and eventually traveled back to Earth with the crew. NASA germinated the seeds and many of them were planted across the United States as so-called “Moon Trees,” and they’re still doing great today.

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During the Apollo 14 mission to the Moon, hundreds of tiny seeds were aboard the Command Module Kitty Hawk. The seeds survived the trip to space, hanging out in orbit around the Moon, and eventuall…