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Mark Barford Executive Director National Hardwood Lumber Association Memphis, TN

Mark Barford Executive Director National Hardwood Lumber Association Memphis, TN. National Hardwood Lumber Association Headquarters. 1948 2010 Merchantable Timber (> 12”) 400 BBF 1 TBF Species mix 52% Red & White Oak 11% Poplar . Hardwood Growing Stock. 2000 2010

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Mark Barford Executive Director National Hardwood Lumber Association Memphis, TN

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  1. Mark Barford Executive Director National HardwoodLumber Association Memphis, TN

  2. National Hardwood Lumber Association Headquarters

  3. 19482010 Merchantable Timber (> 12”) 400 BBF 1 TBF Species mix 52% Red & White Oak 11% Poplar Hardwood Growing Stock

  4. 20002010 Furniture 3,700 500 Cabinets 900 500 Flooring 500 600 Dim/mould 1,000 400 Exports 1,100 700 Industrial 6,800 4,300 Total Prod. 14.0 BBF 7.0 BBF Hardwood lumber use – Million BF

  5. 1) World suppliers of hardwood Russia, SE Asia, Eastern Europe 2) Substitute materials long term BIGGEST threat 3) Our own selves! - Log Exports 4) False environmental claims Green Sourcing Hardwood lumber competition

  6. FSC, SFI, Tree Farm, PEFC (European) Industry will need to show: 1) Sourcing location 2) Product is legal 3) Location is sustainably managed Forest Certification – not lumber

  7. Housing – Current Production 500,000 (was 2 million at peak) Pulp Mills - Never another new mill in US Shipping - Container Rates Skyrocket Log prices – Quick to move back up Bad news

  8. Housing – Pent up demand Wood Energy – Pellets/ethanol World GDP Stronger – More Exports Low interest rates Partnerships with other manufacturing groups Production to remain low Good news

  9. Even smaller hardwood lumber industry Increased International business Increased NA hardwood forests certified Outlook – Five years?

  10. 2010 NHLA • Increased overseas grade training and inspection services • Why North American Hardwoods brochure • Hardwoods 101 for clerical workers • Leadership Training for the Hardwoods Industry • Inspector Training School in Michigan

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