American Softwoods
@asoftwoods
American Softwoods is a non-profit trade organization, working to promote strategic export market development for American-made softwood products.
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http://www.softwood.org/ 26-02-2020 18:35:59
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2.5 billion trees are planted in the United States each year. Millions more trees re-grow from seeds and sprout naturally. π This means that more wood is grown than harvested! π #GrownintheUSA SFPA APA β The Engineered Wood Association American Softwoods American Hardwood
Did you know? About 7.5% of the worldβs forests are in the United States; and altogether, U.S. forests cover over 800 million acres. π America's Forests American Hardwood APA β The Engineered Wood Association American Softwoods SFPA
Did you know? 33.2% or 304 million hectares of United States of America is forested. π About 7.5% of the world's forests are in the United States. π America's Forests American Hardwood APA β The Engineered Wood Association American Softwoods SFPA
Dept. of Agriculture has put American Farming and Forestry at the Heart of Climate Change Action. π Find out more here. π thesustainabilityalliance.us/usda-farming-fβ¦ U.S. Sustainability Alliance American Hardwood APA β The Engineered Wood Association American Softwoods SFPA
Around 3/4 of Oregon's supply of logs comes from private lands rather than federal forests. Strict #forestlaws ensure responsible forest management, protecting them for future generations. Read more about the sustainability of American Softwoods here: bit.ly/2J45SVv
DYK? Trees use CO2 to produce wood. Buildings made from wood continue to store carbon for as long as they exist. The energy stored in 10k cubic feet of wood is enough to light 100 homes for 9 years! APA β The Engineered Wood Association American Hardwood American Softwoods #sustainability #GreenBuilding
(A THREAD) U.S. forest cover has increased over the last 20 years. They have a vital role to play protecting local ecosystems & providing a natural part of our response to climate change. So what are the 5 key benefits of forests? American Softwoods American Hardwood American Forests (1/7)
As part of a 10year program to protect communities & build resilience in America's forests, Dept. of Agriculture is investing a further $490 million to address the wildfire crisis in the US. Learn more about USDA's efforts here: bit.ly/3jZNTGn American Softwoods American Hardwood American Forests
In May 2023, SFPA exports, which include treated lumber, were up by 0.35%. While softwood imports were up 4.2% over the month and down 8.3% over the same month in 2022. Read more π bit.ly/3KejZYK Dept. of Agriculture Foreign Ag Service American Softwoods
ATO Taipei welcomed Taiwan President Tsai to the USA Pavilion at the 2023 Taipei Building Show. The USA Pavilion highlighted forestry sustainability and emphasized the work between Taiwan and the US in heavy timber construction. Foreign Ag Service American Softwoods APA β The Engineered Wood Association American Hardwood