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Monday, 13 May 2019 19:22
FRA Member Profile: Norbord, Solway, MN.
by Tim O’Hara | FRA Government Affairs and Lake States Manager
The Norbord facility located in northern Minnesota is owned by the world’s largest manufacturer of Oriented Strand Board (OSB). The company employs more than 2,700 people and has 17 mills located in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Thursday, 09 May 2019 03:37
Logging Cost Analysis Shortcourse for Foresters, Loggers, and Forest Managers
by Dr. Joe Conrad, Assistant Professor of Forest Operations | Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources, University of Georgia
Understanding timber harvesting costs is more important today than ever before. Many logging business owners operate multi-million-dollar businesses that deliver thousands of tons of wood per week. Understanding and managing production and costs is critical to profitability.
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 07:57
With a Sound Supply Chain, Opportunities Can Build
by Eric Kingsley | FRA Northeast Region Coordinator
The Northeast Region’s final Forest Forum of the season featured a great discussion on new markets for forest products. Charlie Levesque of Innovative Natural Resource Solutions LLC gave a presentation on Emerging Markets for Forest Products in the Northeast.
Tuesday, 23 April 2019 11:54
Washington State Working Forests Clarification Bill
by Vickie Swanton | Western Region Manager
On April 8, 2019, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed HB1011 into law after the bill received unanimous approval from both the State House (March 7) and the State Senate (March 29).