EFM has finalized the purchase of 68,000 acres in Washington, with plans of managing the forests through climate-smart practices, the Peninsula Daily News reported.
Wood Markets News
Patterson Lumber Co. to Close Its Galeton, PA, Sawmill After 75 Years
Patterson Lumber is closing its hardwood sawmill in Galeton, Pennsylvania, the Wellsboro Gazette reported.
Wildfires in Scotland Strain Fire Service Budgets
Firefighters in Scotland are continuing to tackle a wildfire that has spread over a large area of forest in Scotland, The Guardian reported.
BC Announces Actions to Reduce Wildfire Risk and Enhance Forest Stewardship
BC aims to ensure long-term sustainability and good-paying jobs by enlisting BC Timber Sales to play a larger role in reducing wildfire risk and enhancing forest and community resilience.
Canadian Wood Council Releases New Environmental Product Declarations for Five Wood Products
The Canadian Wood Council unveiled five new Environmental Product Declarations for Canadian softwood lumber, OSB, plywood, trusses, and prefabricated wood I-joists, Daily Commercial News reported.
Manufactured Homes Account for 5.4% of US Housing
There are 7.2 million occupied manufactured homes in the U.S. This represents 5.4% of all occupied housing and serves as an important source of affordable housing, particularly for rural and lower-income households.
USDA Announces Reforms to Protect National Forests and Boost Timber Production
The Secretary of Agriculture issued a memo to establish an “Emergency Situation Determination” on 112,646,000 acres of National Forestry System land.
US Wood Pellet Exports Decline in February
The US exported 796,490.2 metric tons of wood pellets in February, down from 825,269.9 metric tons in January, the USDA and Biomass Magazine reported.
US Construction Sector Employment Holds Steady in March
Employment in the construction sector increased by 13,000 in March, following a gain of 14,000 in February, the BLS and NAHB reported.
US Nonfarm Payroll Increases by 228,000 in March; Unemployment Ticks Up to 4.2%
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 228,000 in March, higher than the average monthly gain of 158,000 over the prior 12 months.