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American Forest and Paper Association

The national trade association for pulp, paper, packaging, and tissue products manufacturers.

American Hardwood Export Council

The leading international trade association for the U.S. hardwood industry, representing the U.S. hardwood exporters and the major U.S. hardwood product trade associations.

CRA - California Redwood Association

Abundant, renewable and energy-efficient, redwood is clearly the environmental choice. But it’s a beautiful choice for so many reasons.

Oregon Forest and Industrial Council

Conversations about Oregon forest sustainability, innovation, stewardship, and growth.

OFRI

The Oregon Forest Resources Institute seeks to advance public understanding of forests, forest management and forest products.

Evergreen Building Products Association

A building materials and design services internationally and in the U.S.

Forestry Innovation Investment

The British Columbia provincial agency charged with maintaining and expanding markets at home and abroad for B.C. forest products.

FPInnovations

FPInnovations is a not-for-profit world leader in discovering innovative solutions that support the Canadian forest sector.

Forest Products Society

An international not-for-profit technical association founded in 1947 to provide an information network for the forest products industry.

Moulding and Millwork Producers Association

A resource for the international moulding and millwork industry.

National Frame Building Association

Promoting the interests of the post-frame construction industry and its members.

North Eastern Lumber Manufacturers

NELMA - lumber grading authority, export wood packaging certification leader, and marketing voice of the Northeast and Midwest U.S.

North American Wholesale Lumber

NAWLA is a leading trade association serving the North American lumber supply chain since 1893

Pacific Lumber Export Association

Companies who sell lumber, timber and wood building materials to overseas international markets.

Softwood Export Council

Softwood Export Council is a trade organization working to promote strategic export market development for American-made softwood products.

Softwood Lumber Board

The SLB supports programs designed to grow the demand for structural and appearance lumber products

Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association

SLMA is a trade association that represents solid sawn lumber manufacturing operations, lumber remanufacturing operations, lumber treating operations, and their suppliers throughout the Southeastern United States.

Southern Forests Products Association

News from the Southern Forest Products Association...the leading source of Southern Pine lumber information for design/build professionals and consumers.

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association

Inspired ideas for building with Western Red Cedar – a sustainably harvested wood that is naturally beautiful, durable and insect-resistant.

American Wood Council

American Wood Council works to increase acceptance of wood as a responsible choice and develop international standards for wood design (NDS) and construction.

APA - The Engineered Wood Association

APA - The Engineered Wood Association is the leading resource for product support and design information for engineered wood products and building systems.

Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau

The Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau (PLIB) is a private, non-profit lumber quality control inspection agency.

West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

Providing grade inspection and supervision services to member mills in the western states as well as throughout the continental U.S. and Europe.

Western Wood Preservers Institute

Western Wood Preservers Institute (WWPI) is a nonprofit member trade organization representing the interest of the preserved wood products industry.

Advanced Hardwood Biofuels Northwest

Advanced Hardwood Biofuels Northwest is a consortium led by the University of Washington to develop a new sustainable biofuel system based on hybrid poplars.

US Industrial Pellet Association

The US Industrial Pellet Association supports industrial-grade wood pellets as an abundant, sustainable, and carbon beneficial source of renewable energy.

Biomass & Bioenergy Research Group

UBC University of British Columbia Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering

Waste to Wisdom

An innovative biomass research project that seeks to convert wasted forest residues into bioenergy and bio-products.

Athena Sustainable Materials Institute

The Athena Sustainable Materials Institute is a non-profit research collaborative bringing life cycle assessment to the construction sector.

Carbon Leadership Forum

An industry-academic collaboration hosted at the University of Washington focused on reducing the carbon embodied in building materials.

Carbon Washington

Moving Washington State toward zero carbon emissions.

Climate Change Resource Center

The Climate Change Resource Center (CCRC) is a web-based, national platform that connects land managers and decision makers with useable science to address climate change in natural resources planning and management.

CORRIM

CORRIM conducts and manages research on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) research on the environmental impacts of production, use, and disposal of forest products.

WoodWorks

WoodWorks provides free project support, education + resources related to the design of non-residential and multi-family wood buildings.

Stanford Woods Institute

Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment: the hub for interdisciplinary environmental and sustainability research at Stanford University.

USDA Forest Products Lab

The USDA Forest Service's Forest Products Laboratory conducts innovative research promoting healthy forests and vibrant economies through the wise use of wood.

American Forest Resource Council

Working to promote sound sustainable management of our public lands in the west.

Forest Landowners

Stewards of America’s private forests, who manage with a sustainable approach, ensuring the prosperity of their forests for future generations.

Forest Resource Association

Representing the interests of nearly 300 organizations and businesses in the forest products industry.

Forterra

Forterra secures land for a sustainable future.

Idaho Forest Products Commission

The Idaho Forest Products Commission promotes working forests in Idaho through responsible management and an informed public.

National Alliance of Forest Owners

A national advocacy organization committed to advancing federal policies that support the long-term economic, social and environmental benefits of sustainably managed privately-owned forests.

State Foresters

State Foresters should be National Association of State Foresters; change description to: Directors of U.S. forestry agencies who manage and protect state and private forests.

Canada Wood

The Canada Wood Group helps Canadian wood products manufacturers diversify and expand export opportunities for their products in traditional and emerging overseas markets.

Canadian Wood Council

Providing technical and knowledge transfer services relating to building codes, standards and regulations.

Think Wood

Promoting the economic, environmental and societal benefits of using softwood lumber in commercial, community and non-residential building applications.

Decorative Hardwoods Association

Representing the hardwood plywood, hardwood veneer, and engineered hardwood flooring industries.

Rural Development Initiative

RDI strengthens rural people, places, and economies in the Pacific Northwest.

Society of American Foresters

SAF is the premier scientific & educational organization representing forestry & related natural resources professionals in the US.

Sustainable Forestry Initiative

The future of our forests depends on strengthening the connections between sustainable forests, thriving communities, and responsible purchasing.

Sustainable Northwest

Pioneers of natural resource solutions that work for people and nature.

Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources

We provide leadership, expertise to ensure environmental protection, funding for schools, rich quality of life.

Washington's Forest Protection Association

Protecting and enhancing the values of sustainable working forests.

Center for International Forestry Research

CIFOR envisions a more equitable world where forestry and landscapes enhance the environment and well-being for all.

International Union of Forest Research Organizations

IUFRO is the Global Network for Forest Science Cooperation.

Landesa

Helping to ensure economically disempowered rural women and men have secure landrights to improve their families' nutrition, security, education & livelihood.

Natural Capital Project

Bringing the values of nature into decision-making.

World Resources Institute

Climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, governance, finance, business, economics.

Environmental Investigation Agency

Nonprofit using undercover investigations, scientific & economic primary evidence, and campaigning expertise to protect forests, wildlife, and the climate.

Forest Legality Network

The Forest Legality Initiative works to reduce illegal logging and support the supply of legal forest products.

Chatham House Illegal Logging Portal

Measuring the global response to illegal logging and related trade.

Eurostat

Eurostat is the statistical office of the European Union. We provide high quality statistics for Europe.

LukeFinland Research

Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) is a research and innovation partner in bioeconomy and sustainable use of natural resources.

St. Louis Fed FRED Economic Data

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis - Central to America's Economy

MAFF

Forestry statistics for Japan.

Statistics Canada

Canada's National Statistical Agency. Updates on current social and economic conditions.

UN Trade Statistics

Repository of official international trade statistics and relevant analytical tables.

UN Economic Commission for Europe

UNECE gives focus to the United Nations global mandates in the economic field.

FAO Statistics

Global food and agriculture statistics, with searchable database.

Virginia Tech Housing Reports

Monthly housing construction reports for the U.S.

Dovetail Partners

Hundreds of thoughtful (and free) reports about the impacts and trade-offs of environmental decisions.

Evergreen Foundation

Our mission is to advance public understanding and support for science-based forestry and science-based forest policy.

Forest2Market

Market Watch blog with insightful data analysis and timely information.

Forest Business Network

Forest Business Network is a leading online publisher, consultant, and event manager for the forest products industry

Foreign Agricultural Service

The Foreign Agricultural Service links U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security.

U of Montana BBER

The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana School of Business Administration

The Forest Blog

Addressing issues facing forests in the Western U.S.

Ministry of Primary Industries New Zealand

New Zealand forestry production and trade statistics

Associated Oregon Loggers

Oregon trade association representing some 1,000 member companies engaged in the harvest and sustainable forest management

Naturally Wood

New Zealand forestry production and trade statistics

forest.fi

Publishes articles from Finnish forest and forest sector.

The Property and Environment Research Center

The Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) is a nonprofit institute dedicated to improving environmental quality through property rights and markets.

Quebec Wood Export Bureau

Developing overseas markets for wood products from Québec, maintain market access, and promote the use of wood.

European Forest Insitute

Conduct research and provide policy support on forest-related issues, connecting knowledge to action.

National Association of Home Builders

D.C.-based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in most aspects of residential and light commercial construction and management.

European Panel Federation

EPF has members in 25 countries. The EU wood panel industry has a turnover of about 22 billion euro every year, creates over 100,000 jobs directly and counts more than 5,000 enterprises in Europe.

USA Trade Links

FOREIGN TRADE is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics and responsible for issuing regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments from the United States.

USA Trade Database

USA Trade Online is a dynamic data tool that gives users access to current and cumulative U.S. export and import data.

The State of America’s Forests

The State of America’s Forests helps you explore the many benefits forests provide, understand today’s challenges to this renewable resource, and learn about forest management and conservation.

U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities

The nation’s largest public charity dedicated to keeping our working forests working.

Alberta Forest Products Association

Developing public awareness of the forest produts industry, fostering a greater understanding of the economic, environmental, and social values of Alberta’s forests.

Global Forest Watch

Use GFW's satellite technology, open data and human networks to better monitor and manage forests.

Yale Environment 360

An online magazine offering reporting, analysis, and opinion on global environmental issues.

World Wildlife Fund

WWF's mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth.

The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Working in 72 countries, all 50 U.S. states and your backyard.

Global Witness

Internationally recognised for bold, tenacious campaigns to expose and break links between natural resources, conflict and corruption.

The Hardwood Federation

The Hardwood Federation brings together 28 associations dedicated to promoting and supporting the hardwood industry.

National Hardwood Lumber Association

Helping hardwood companies achieve profitability and solve business challenges with data-driven, expert advice and hands-on training.

American Hardwood Information Center

Promoting the use of American Hardwood in residential and commercial applications, offering advice on design trends, care and maintenance, installation, finishing and professional specifying.

International Research Group on Wood Protection

Providing a forum for communication of the science and technology associated with wood protection.

Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition

RVCC envisions healthy landscapes and vibrant rural communiities throughout the American West.

Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities

An organization supported by individuals and businesses who are passionate about improving the health of our forests and the future of our rural, forested communities.

Washington Farm Forestry

An organization of and for forest land owners in Washington State.

Center for Rural Strategies

Improving economic and social conditions for communities in the countryside and around the world through the creative and innovative use of media and communications.

Tall Wood Design Institute

An interdisciplinary research collaborative focusing on the advancement of mass timber and structural wood products building solutions.

Architectural Woodwork Institute

A global leader in architectural woodwork standards, related interior finishes, industry education and networking opportunities.

Architecture 2030

Our mission is to rapidly transform the built environment from the major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions to a central solution to the climate crisis.

Passive House Canada

A national non-profit professional association advocating for the Passive House high-performance building standard.

New Zealand Timber Design Society

Fostering the designed use of timber.

New Zealand Future Foresters

Growing more than trees.

BC Council of Forest Industries

Forestry for the planet. Forest products for the world.

The Nature Conservancy

A global environmental non-profit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive.

Wood is Good

Promotes the use of wood in design and construction.

Timber Trade Federation

Our mission is to grow the use of wood in the UK and help our members maximize the opportunities of this growing market.

100 UK CLT Projects

This free book is a study of 100 of the most significant buildings constructed from CLT in the United Kingdom over the past 15 years.

USDA Global Trade Agricultural System (GATS)

Current and historical data on international trade in agricultural, fish, forest and textile products.

USA Facts

A new data-driven, non-partisan portrait of the American population, government finances, and government impact on society. We have no political agenda or commercial motive.

Petersen Institute For International Economics (PIIE)

Private, nonpartisan, nonprofit institution committed to discussion of international economic policy.

Council on Foreign Relations

CFR is dedicated to helping better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries.

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

A bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to providing strategic insights and policy solutions to help decisionmakers chart a course toward a better world.