​The Center for International Trade in Forest Products, CINTRAFOR, is one of three applied research centers within the University of Washington’s School of Environmental & Forest Sciences

Our Mission

Analysis
Collecting and distributing information on rapidly changing foreign markets, including consumption trends, distribution channels & competitive supply chains.

Research
Conducting research and applying findings to environmental, economic, social, and resource management
problems connected with the forestry, forest products, and trade.

Education and Outreach
Providing educational opportunities for students and professionals. Sharing our research with communities, industry, and government.

Highlights


This month we draw attention to eight charts related to U.S. log and lumber exports to China, and China's total imports of those products from all sources. The impact of trend tensions between the U.S. and China is clear, with the U.S. losing substantial export volumes and market share.

Our research about syrup production from Bigleaf maples has been in the news.

Read how research on working forests changes the climate change conversation.

Seattle Times: Healthy forests and sustainable wood products help curb greenhouse emissions
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