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Rooted in Pine, Built for the Future: Hancock Lumber’s Showcase of Sustainability and Craftsmanship

Rooted in Pine, Built for the Future: Hancock Lumber’s Showcase of Sustainability and Craftsmanship www.nelma.org Carol and Kevin Hancock. Nestled in the heart of Casco, Maine—where Eastern White Pines tower and heritage runs deep—Hancock Lumber continues to blend innovation with tradition. Since 1848, this seventh-generation, family-owned company has served as a steward of Maine’s forests, […]

Alta Forest Products/Idaho Forest Group host Saw Blade Invitational

Alta Forest Products/Idaho Forest Group host Saw Blade Invitational The Saw Blade Invitational Golf Scramble, hosted by Idaho Forest Group (IFG) and Alta Forest Products, and held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, ID, marked its 11th year recently. Finishing first in the event was the team comprised of the following: James Venters, […]

PotlatchDeltic/Stimson Lumber Co-Host Annual Reception

PotlatchDeltic/Stimson Lumber Co-Host Annual Reception Taphouse Unchained in Coeur d’Alene, ID was the local site for the recent cocktail reception that PotlatchDeltic and Stimson Lumber Company co-host annually. Each year this reception is held in conjunction with the annual Inland Lumber Producers golf event. According to the company’s website, PotlatchDeltic is a leading timberland owner […]

Umpqua Valley Lumber Association Gathers For Annual Event

Umpqua Valley Lumber Association Gathers For Annual Event The Seven Feathers Casino and Resort, located in Canyonville, OR, was the host site for the multi-day Umpqua Valley Lumber Association (UVLA) annual banquet and golf tournament. The event attracted approximately 270 guests. UVLA members form a coalition of long-time timber and lumber operators located in the […]

NAWLA And Hard Rock/Biloxi Team Up for Regional Meeting

NAWLA And Hard Rock/Biloxi Team Up for Regional Meeting Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, MS, was the site recently of the Southeast Regional Meeting of the North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA). Kyle Little, NAWLA Chair, served as guest speaker and addressed the topic of 2025 North American Lumber Supply and Demand Forecast. […]

AWFS Fair Welcomes The World To Las Vegas

AWFS Fair Welcomes The World To Las Vegas The Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, recently served as the host site of the 2025 AWFS Fair. Thousands of attendees – both domestically and internationally – travel every two years to this must-attend event. Why? Because the AWFS Fair is marketed not only as […]

RAHC Awarded 2025 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant

RAHC Awarded 2025 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant The Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) will receive $275,000 in funding under the 2025 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant program as part of an $80 million, nationwide investment to promote forest health and support rural communities through expansion and innovation of markets for timber and […]

A&M Hardwoods: A Legacy Of Quality And Commitment To Excellence 

A&M Hardwoods: A Legacy Of Quality And Commitment To Excellence  A&M Hardwoods, headquartered in Dundee, OH, has become a trusted name in the hardwood distribution industry. With a focus on providing quality domestic hardwoods, the company purchases around 20 million board feet of hardwood lumber annually. Specializing in a wide range of hardwood species and […]

Danner’s Cabinet Shop Introduces Fourth Generation

Danner’s Cabinet Shop Introduces Fourth Generation Anoka, MN–based, Danner’s Cabinet Shop, Inc., known for its custom-crafted hardwood cabinetry, annually purchases 140,000 board feet of Poplar, Maple, Oak and Rift White Oak (Select & Better 13/16, ripped one edge). The family-owned company has built a strong reputation for craftsmanship, quality, and innovation over its more than […]

Building A Lasting Partnership: How Lender Relationships Drive Success In Forest Financing

Building A Lasting Partnership: How Lender Relationships Drive Success In Forest Financing by Josh Davis Vice President Food and Agribusiness Timber, Farm Credit Mid-America. The Importance of a Trusted Council of Advisors and Partners In these turbulent times, while expansion plans are on hold, producers must focus on what lies ahead and, critically, on fostering […]