The US Department of Homeland Security has identified the wood products industry as a critical infrastructure workforce in the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Homeland Security has designated “workers who support the manufacturing and distribution of forest products, including, but not limited to, lumber, paper and other wood products” as essential. Health care providers, […]
TEHRAN – At the end of January this year, Iran Malayer was named the World Woodcarving and Wood Carving Furniture Hub by the World Crafts Council – Asia-Pacific Region (WCC-APR). Located in the west-central province of Hamedan, the ancient city is home to more than 4,000 furniture workshops in which more than 8,000 wood masters […]
The development of new modern wood products industries in California is a promising path to healthier forests and reduced wildfire risk. This week, the state announced the winners of a competition designed to inspire and expand the use of innovative engineered wood products called “mass lumber” in construction projects. The State’s Massive Wood Construction Competition […]