Industry News 
An Environmental Quiz That Can Open the Door to Inquiry and Learning About Forest and Forestry
A short environmental quiz, originally developed at the University of Minnesota in 1991, has been found to be extremely useful in stimulating discussion about forest and environmental trends.
SFI and FSC Certification in North America
A report from SFI has been released that compares SFI and FSC certification programs in North America
New American Wood Council (AWC) Coalition Launched January 1
The organizing members of the American Wood Council (AWC) approved the launch of their new coalition to provide an organizational structure for wood products companies and associations to work together to advance industry interests on building codes and standards, green building policy issues, and federal and state environmental regulations affecting manufacturers.
Australia Changes Rule for Plywood Use in Wood Packaging Materials!
The Australian requirement for plywood/veneer used only as packaging material with imported goods has changed, according to their year-end announcement.
New Digitized Version of 1940's Industry Film - The Story of Wood in the Northeast - now available for purchase.
In the late 1940’s, NELMA produced a short documentary on lumber. Titled “Story of Wood in the Northeast”, this 25 minute film shows
US-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement News
Recent articles & local news broadcast regarding the US-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement and its enforcement failure impact on lumber industry.
Maine Forest Service Summary of 2007 Quarantine Changes
2007 has been a busy year for changes in Maine’s quarantines. As we head into the New Year, a summary of those changes is in order.
Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports Comments On 1st Anniversary of U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement
The Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports today commented on the status of the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement on the one-year anniversary of it taking effect.
NAWLA Elects Riley 2007 Chairman
Gregg Riley, President of Bloch Lumber Company, Chicago, IL, was recently elected Chairman of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association
ANSI and SFI, Inc. Unite Behind Sustainable Forestry Accreditation
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), Inc. recently announced the official launch of a new accreditation service that will support forest management practices by authenticating the traceability of wood products.
RoHS and Wood Packaging
NELMA is often asked about the implications of a packaging requirement known as “RoHS” versus the IPPC ISPM 15 Standard. As many exporters are aware, RoHS compliance is being requested by overseas customers, both in Europe and now China.
Ayotte Leaves NRLA
Jim Ayotte, after six exemplary years of service, has left the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA)
Australia Rules Alert for Plywood Used in Export Wood Packaging
Please note that shipments to Australia from the U.S. utilizing wood packaging that include plywood require a “Newly Manufactured Plywood Products Certificate”.
New Pine Shoot Beetle Quarantine Proposed for Maine
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, proposes to amend Maine’s Pine Shoot Beetle (PSB) Quarantine to include all counties except Aroostook and Washington under quarantine.
U.S. Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab Announces Entry into Force of U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement
U.S. Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab today announced that the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement will enter into force tonight (Thursday, October 12). As a result, both the United States and Canada will begin to implement their obligations under the agreement.
