American Wood Council

Expanding Our Scope: Working Forest Carbon Blueprint Unveils Comprehensive Strategy for Carbon Management and Sustainable Forestry

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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OLYMPIA, Wash., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) proudly announces the Working Forest Carbon Blueprint website launch.

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  • OLYMPIA, Wash., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Forest Protection Association (WFPA) proudly announces the Working Forest Carbon Blueprint website launch.
  • "Through the Working Forest Carbon Blueprint, the forest sector is working together to provide state policymakers with real and effective solutions for combatting climate change, said Travis Joseph, President, American Forest Resource Council.
  • Through sustainable forest management, we can enhance forest health, increase carbon storage in wood products, and contribute significantly to Washington's climate goals."
  • To learn more about the Working Forest Carbon Blueprint and the multifaceted approach to sustainable forestry and carbon management, visit www.WAForestCarbon.com .

United Bank Welcomes New Member to Board of Directors

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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ATMORE, Ala., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTCQX:UBAB) – United Bank is proud to announce the addition of Richard K. Stanley to our Board of Directors.

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  • ATMORE, Ala., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTCQX:UBAB) – United Bank is proud to announce the addition of Richard K. Stanley to our Board of Directors.
  • United Bank is proud to announce the addition of Richard K. Stanley to our Board of Directors.
  • Richard K. Stanley is the president and CEO of T. R. Miller Mill Company, Inc., his employer of 41 years.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Ricky as a new board member," said United Bank President and CEO Mike Vincent.

Andrew Dodson Joins NABH as Director of Congressional Affairs

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association for Behavioral Healthcare (NABH) is pleased to welcome Andrew (Andy) Dodson as the association's director of congressional affairs, effective Aug. 16.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association for Behavioral Healthcare (NABH) is pleased to welcome Andrew (Andy) Dodson as the association's director of congressional affairs, effective Aug. 16.
  • Andy brings to NABH more than 20 years of legislative and regulatory advocacy experience in senior government affairs positions with several national trade associations and a multi-client government affairs consulting firm.
  • "He is what NABH needs, and we know he will enhance and strengthen our advocacy efforts."
  • He also worked as a regional fundraising director for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the Clinton/Gore Re-Election Committee.

IDACORP and Idaho Power add Albertsons and Boise Cascade Executives to their Boards of Directors

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Jorgensen joined Boise Cascade in 2015 after 28 years with Weyerhaeuser, where he served in various leadership roles.

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  • Jorgensen joined Boise Cascade in 2015 after 28 years with Weyerhaeuser, where he served in various leadership roles.
  • Morris is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Albertsons Companies, a role she has held since January 2018.
  • “We are thrilled to have these two proven leaders in Idaho industry on our Board,” said Lisa Grow, IDACORP and Idaho Power President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Idaho Power, headquartered in vibrant and fast-growing Boise, Idaho, has been a locally operated energy company since 1916.

New Wood Sourcing Online Tool Launched: Use Mill Grade Stamp or Region to Learn if Wood Products Sustainably Sourced

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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LEESBURG, Va., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Wood Council (AWC) is pleased to release a new, first-of-its kind online tool designed to help users better understand where their wood products are coming from and the safeguards in place throughout the supply chain to ensure sustainability measures. The tool will provide greater insight into the sourcing of wood products used in low-and zero-carbon construction. The pilot project of the website was funded by the Softwood Lumber Board and the U.S. Endowment for Forestry & Communities funding.

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  • The tool will provide greater insight into the sourcing of wood products used in low-and zero-carbon construction.
  • The tool will provide greater insight into the sourcing of wood products used in low-and zero-carbon construction.
  • The new Wood Sourcing Tool tells the sustainability story through the incorporation of data based on a wood product's mill grade stamp or region, information critical to tracking a specific product's journey from the forest to the end user.
  • When assessing the sustainability of wood products, there are three categories that are applied: Non-Controversial, Responsible, and Certified.

Six Winners Announced for $2M Mass Timber Competition: Building to Net-Zero Carbon

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Expert judges representing architecture, engineering, construction, real estate development, forestry, and sustainability selected the winners.

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  • Expert judges representing architecture, engineering, construction, real estate development, forestry, and sustainability selected the winners.
  • Winning proposals exemplified capabilities to design and construct mass timber buildings in the U.S. that are repeatable and scalable.
  • The timber sourced for each project demonstrated sustainable forest management that contributes to forest and watershed health.
  • Preference was provided for projects that committed to using domestically harvested and manufactured mass timber.

Advancing a Natural Climate Solution: The Softwood Lumber Board 2021 Annual Report is Now Available

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Thursday, May 12, 2022
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OREGON CITY, Ore., May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) recently published its2021 Annual Report, which details the organization's work to achieve year-over-year growth in demand and impact for the softwood lumber industry.

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  • OREGON CITY, Ore., May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) recently published its2021 Annual Report, which details the organization's work to achieve year-over-year growth in demand and impact for the softwood lumber industry.
  • The SLB Annual Report is also available online at www.softwoodlumberboard.org/annualreport .
  • About the Softwood Lumber Board:
    The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) is an industry-funded initiative established to promote the benefits and uses of softwood lumber products in outdoor, residential, and non-residential construction and to increase demand for appearance and softwood lumber products.
  • For more information about the Softwood Lumber Board, visit www.softwoodlumberboard.org .

WoodWorks, Think Wood Release Volume 2 of Mass Timber Design Manual

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WoodWorks and Think Wood today released Volume 2 of the Mass Timber Design Manual, a free interactive resource offering a comprehensive collection of the most up-to-date information on topics from mass timber construction and design best practices to case studies and information on sustainability and taller wood buildings.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WoodWorks and Think Wood today released Volume 2 of the Mass Timber Design Manual, a free interactive resource offering a comprehensive collection of the most up-to-date information on topics from mass timber construction and design best practices to case studies and information on sustainability and taller wood buildings.
  • Mass timber buildings are on the rise across the U.S., driven by market interest in their low-carbon, aesthetics, speed-of-construction and market-differentiation benefits.
  • The 2022 Mass Timber Design Manual can be downloaded for free here .
  • Think Wood provides commercial, multifamily and single-family home design and build resources to architects, developers, and contractors, including education, research, design tools, and innovative project profiles.

AWC Releases Updates to Span Calculator for Wood Joists and Rafters

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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LEESBURG, Va., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Wood Council (AWC) has released an update to the mobile apps and web-based Maximum Span Calculator for Wood Joists and Rafters to include the design values as found in the 2018 National Design National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction Supplement.

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  • LEESBURG, Va., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Wood Council (AWC) has released an update to the mobile apps and web-based Maximum Span Calculator for Wood Joists and Rafters to include the design values as found in the 2018 National Design National Design Specification (NDS) for Wood Construction Supplement.
  • "One of AWC's core initiatives is to help code officials and designers streamline the use of wood products.
  • The American Wood Council (AWC) is the voice of North American wood products manufacturing, an industry that employs over 450,000 men and women in the United States with family-wage jobs.
  • AWC also advocates for balanced government policies that affect wood products.

Entry Period Begins for $2M Mass Timber Competition: Building to Net-Zero Carbon

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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The competition will award funds totaling $2 million to support projects that demonstrate mass timber's application across select building types and ability to aggressively reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment.

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  • The competition will award funds totaling $2 million to support projects that demonstrate mass timber's application across select building types and ability to aggressively reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment.
  • The competition entry deadline is March 30, 2022, and results will be announced in June 2022 at the AIA Conference on Architecture.
  • Preference will also be provided for projects that commit to using domestically harvested and manufactured mass timber.
  • To learn more about the Mass Timber Competition: Building to Net-Zero Carbon and to download the request for proposals, visit http://www.softwoodlumberboard.org/net-zero .