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WASHINGTON, March 8, 2010- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced he is seeking nominations from the public for the new Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Advisory Committee. The committee will inaugurate a new level of collaboration between the USDA Forest Service and the American people in the restoration of forested landscapes.

Forest Industry Network is pleased to welcome several new organizations to our network.

The new Model #20 is designed for the weekend sawyer or part-time sawyer. This model cuts a log 30" in diameter by 17 feet long. It comes with a 13 HP Honda gas engine, electric start, and electric winch that lifts the head up and down

Forest industry officials urged Ottawa on Monday to help the sector reinvent itself as a driver of renewable energy and sustainable jobs.

The U.S. forest industry is learning it's no longer easy being green—and that might not be a bad thing when it comes to government support during tough economic times.

Opponents of wood-based energy continue to employ inflammatory tactics, misinformation, and obscure or out-of-context science to make their points, even if some of the points have a dash of merit to them. Some of these counter productive claims, on the surface, appear to make sense. However, if one takes the time to either think about them, or better yet, do a review of the research and case studies, these myths evaporate rather quickly. ...

U.S. scientists say they've found evidence that forests in the Eastern United States are growing faster than they have during the past 225 years. ...

Chicago Mercantile Exchange lumber futures closed higher on Thursday as reports of slight improvement in cash markets prompted investors to cover short positions. ...