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American Wood Council
AWC's mission is to increase the use of wood by assuring the broad regulatory acceptance of wood products, developing design tools and guidelines for wood construction and influencing the development of public policies affecting the use of wood products.
http://www.awc.org/
APA - The Engineered Wood Association
Engineered wood information, especially structural wood panels.
http://www.apawood.org/
BC Wood Specialties Group
Member-based trade association for British Columbia's value-added wood products industry.
http://www.bcwood.com/
California Forests Online
Presentation by the California Forestry Association of the scientific and legislative issues facing California's forestry professionals today.
http://www.foresthealth.org/
Ecoforestry Institute Society of Canada
Promoting a sustainable forestry economy.
http://ecoforestry.ca/
Empire State Forest Products Association
Committed to promoting the management of New York's forests to meet society's needs for forest products today and in the future, while conserving air, water and soil quality and wildlife habitat.
http://www.esfpa.org/
The Evergreen Foundation
Works to inspire and promote community action that demonstrates the relationship between healthy communities and a sustainable natural environment.
http://www.evergreen.ca/
Forest Landowners of California
Promotes and encourages science-based forest practices that enhance and ensure long-term productivity of private forest lands.
http://www.forestlandowners.org/
Forest Stewardship Council - United States
Supports environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests.
http://www.fscus.org/
Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association
Promotes the interests of its members and the hardwood plywood, veneer and laminated wood flooring industries.
http://www.hpva.org/
Michigan Lumber & Building Materials
Working to represent the interests and protect the rights of independent lumber dealers in Michigan.
http://www.mlbma.org/
Hoo-Hoo International
A fraternal society of the forest products industry based in Boston, Mass.
http://www.hoo-hoo.org/
Idaho Forest Products Commission
Working to keep forest healthy, beautiful and productive. Highly graphical site contain special sections for teachers and kids.
http://www.idahoforests.org/
Intermountain Forest Industry Association
An organization of wood products manufacturers, timberland owners and related businesses in the northern Rockies.
http://www.ifia.com/
Lumbermen's Association of Texas
An organization of businessmen and women who own and/or manage lumber and building material companies in Texas, Mexico and the U.S.
http://www.lat.org/
Maine Wood Products Association
Represents Maine-based wood product companies.
http://www.mainewood.org/
Mississippi Forestry Association
A private non-profit organization representing a broad range of members.
http://msforestry.net/
Ohio Forestry Association
Encourages through education a unified conservation program, including the multiple use of forests, development of adequate water supplies, application of sound land management and the development of adequate wildlife and recreation values.
http://www.ohioforest.org/
New York Forest Owner's Association
Promotes stewardship of privately-owned forests for long-term multiple uses. Membership is open to everyone who shares these conservation goals.
http://www.nyfoa.org/
Ontario Forestry Association
A non-profit, registered charity dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of all aspects of Ontario's forests and to developing a commitment to forest conservation.
http://www.oforest.on.ca/
The National Association of State Foresters
A non-profit organization that represents the directors of the state forestry agencies from all fifty states, the District of Columbia and seven U.S. territories.
http://www.stateforesters.org/
Southern Forest Products Association
Working to develop, maintain and expand demand for Southern Pine lumber products.
http://www.sfpa.org/
Southern Lumber Exporters Association
An association of independent exporters of lumber from the Southern United States.
http://www.slea.org/
Southern Pine Council
A joint promotional effort of SFPA and SLMA to promote the wise use of Southern Pine Lumber products.
http://www.southernpine.com/
Temperate Forest Foundation
Non-profit organization helping people achieve sustainable living with the integration of economic, ecological and social needs.
http://www.forestinfo.org/
Tree Canada Foundation
Creating opportunities for individuals and groups with an interest in planting and caring for trees for non-commercial use.
http://www.treecanada.ca/
Washington Contract Loggers Association
Created by loggers to communicate to the public the facts about the logging industry, as well as maintaining and building public support.
http://www.loggers.com/
Western Wood Products Association
A trade association representing softwood lumber manufacturers in 12 western states and Alaska.
http://www.wwpa.org/
Wood Products Manufacturers Association
A resource for manufacturers and wholesalers in the wood products industry
http://www.wpma.org/
Alaska Boreal Forest Council
Promotes responsible stewardship of Alaska's boreal forest resources and assists the community in developing and implementing a vision of sustainability for all forest-based resources.
http://www.akborealforest.org/
Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc.
AHMI promotes the advantages of hardwoods produced in the Appalachian region of the United States, and develops programs and services to help insure an adequate supply of wood resource for the purpose of helping members meet the needs of the public.
http://www.appalachianwood.org/
Hawaii Forest Industry Association
Dedicated to responsible forest management through an annual woodworking exhibition, Hawaii's Wood trademark, and as an advocate for planting and harvesting to creating and selling wood products.
http://hawaii-forest.org/
Society of Wood Science and Technology
Working to develop and maintain the body of knowledge distinctive to wood science and technology.
http://www.swst.org/
Western Red Cedar Lumber Association
A non-profit trade association representing producers of western red cedar. Participating Members have access to powerful marketing, promotional and educational programs, exclusive product standards and marketing trademarks.
http://www.wrcla.org/
YSC Forest Products Marketing Board
A non-government organization for woodlot owners and forestry contractors in the York, Sunbury and Charlotte counties of New Brunswick, Canada.
http://ysc.nb.ca
California Forest Products Commission
Promotes public understanding of how a science-based approach to managing forests will protect the ecosystem and continue to supply trees for manufacturing.
http://www.calforests.org/
American Loggers Council
Provide a unified voice on logging issues and cooperate with public, industrial and private timberland owners to further sustainable forestry practices.
http://www.americanloggers.org
The Hardwood Council
A coalition of 11 hardwood lumber and product associations providing technical information on North American hardwood applications for builders, architects, interior designers and remodelers.
http://www.hardwoodcouncil.com
National Forest Foundation
Created by Congress as the official non-profit partner of the USDA Forest Service. Site has a list of National Forest sites and employment opportunities.
http://www.natlforests.org
Western Forestry and Conservation Association
Offering continuing education workshops and seminars for professional foresters throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Northern and British Columbia.
http://www.westernforestry.org/
Canadian Institute of Forestry Central Ontario Section
National voice for forestry professionals since 1908. Their mission is to advance the stewardship of Canada's forest resources through leadership, professional competence and public awareness.
http://www.cifcos.org
Algoma Forest Coalition
Supporters of the forest management plan for the Algoma Forest.
http://www.algomaforest.com/
Christmas Tree Growers Association of Ontario
Offers facts and resources for growing, harvesting, and selling your farm raised christmas trees.
http://www.christmastrees.on.ca/
Alabama Forestry Association
Dedicated to the protection and proper management of Alabama's valuable timber resources, the AFA promotes stewardship of forest resources.
http://www.alaforestry.org
Catskill Forest Association
The mission of the CFA is to promote forest stewardship in the Catskill region by forest landowners, timber harvesters, foresters and the general public. There are also many informative articles on forest management on the website.
http://www.catskillforest.org/
Florida Forestry Association
Their mission is to promote the responsible and economic use of Florida's renewable forest resource by encouraging a healthy business climate and sound political policies.
http://www.floridaforest.org
Forest Resources Association Inc.
The FRA promotes economical, efficient, and sustainable use, of forest resources to meet wood fiber needs through private enterprise.
http://www.apulpa.org
Midwest Special Forest Products
Dedicated to gathering information on the products, markets, biology, research, and enjoyment of special forest products in the Midwest.
http://www.specialforestproducts.com
North American Wholesale Lumber Association
International trade association of over 650 forest products and building material industry wholesalers, manufacturers and industry affiliated companies throughout the United States and Canada.
http://www.nawla.org/
Canadian Wood Truss Association
A national body representing metal plate connected wood truss and structural wood component manufacturers.
http://www.cwta.net
Western Wood Truss Association of British Columbia
An association of manufacturers, firms, and individuals engaged in the production of metal gusset plated wood trusses.
http://www.wwtabc.com
Missouri Forest Products Association
Promotes the business of all forest related industries and encourages closer working relationships among forest products firms, forest owners, producers, and harvesters to help improve procurement, processing, research, and marketing of forest products.
http://www.moforest.org/
Society of American Foresters
A nonprofit organization promoting the science, education, technology, and practice of forestry to ensure the continued health and use of forest ecosystems to benefit society.
http://www.safnet.org/
Canadian Plywood Association
Represents manufacturers of plywood, veneer and composite products in Canada. Member mills, news, literature, services, and contact details.
http://www.canply.org/
Council of Forest Industries
Represents the lumber industry in British Columbia's north, which produces more softwood lumber than any other region in Canada.
http://www.cofi.org/
Forest Landowners Association (17 southern states)
Thousands of independent forest landowners from 17 southern states compose the membership of the Forest Landowners Association. Formed in 1941 to provide a voice for Southern forest landowners on national and regional issues, the Forest Landowners Association follows every piece of legislation appearing before Congress that affects forestry.
http://www.forestland.org/
Minnesota Forestry Association
Minnesota's oldest conservation organization, representing the interests of private forest landowners across the state.
http://www.mnforest.com
Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association
Promotes the wise use and conservation of the state's forests. Details of membership, purpose and activities.
http://www.wisconsinwoodlands.org/
Canadian Wood Council
Information on Canadian solid wood products.
http://www.cwc.ca/
Michigan Forest Association
A non-profit organization dedicated to educating its members and the public about the benefits of proper forest management and resource stewardship.
http://www.michiganforests.com/
Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA)
Provides membership information, news, regulatory information, and member services.
http://www.nrla.org/
Alaska Society of American Foresters
National organization of about 18,000 members that represents all segments of the forestry profession in the United States.
http://www.aksaf.org/
Redwood Region Logging Conference
Provides conference information such as sponsors, programs and program information, and links.
http://www.rrlc.net/
Coast Forest and Lumber Association
Regional advocate and regulatory issues manager for harvesting and lumber manufacturing companies who operate within the geographic bounds of the British Columbia Coast.
http://www.coastforest.org/index.html
International Society of Arboriculture
Assisting tree care professionals in developing and maintaining effective plant health care programs.
http://www.isa-arbor.com/
The University of Alberta Forest Society
An undergraduate association of students with specific interests in forest management.
http://www.rr.ualberta.ca/forest_society/
Registered Professional Foresters of BC
The purpose of the association is to uphold the public interest in the practice of professional forestry by ensuring the competence, independence and integrity of its members, and by ensuring that every person practicing professional forestry is accountable to the association and the public
http://www.abcfp.ca
Truck Loggers Association
Official organization that serves the interests of independent logging contractors in the coastal region of British Columbia.
http://www.tla.ca/
Wood Products Group
A trade association providing communication, marketing, training, financial and advocacy services to Atlantic Canadian specialty and value-added wood product manufacturers.
http://www.woodproductsgroup.com/
Alabama Forest Owners' Association
Information and services for owners of private forest land in Alabama.
http://www.afoa.org/
Canadian Sustainable Forestry Certification Coalition
Promotes the use of internationally recognized sustainable forest management certification standards in Canada for producers to continually move towards sustainable forest management, secure a sustainable supply of raw material, and to ensure marketplace acceptance of Canadian forest products.
http://www.certificationcanada.org/
Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc.
National consulting forestry organization directory contains member profiles and information about consulting foresters.
http://www.acf-foresters.org//am/template.cfm?section=home
Pulp & Paperworkers Resource Council
Supports legislation for private landowners providing incentives to keep American fiber used to run mills in the United States. Page includes position papers, mission statement, job loss map, worldwide mill opening chart, and information about meetings.
http://www.pprc.info/
Private Forest Landowners Association
Body representing owners of privately managed forests in British Columbia. Promoting responsible forestry, and government policy that encourages investment.
http://www.pfla.bc.ca/
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