Associations

“Founded in 1947 to provide an information network for all segments of the forest products industry. The Society's Vision is to be the world leader in technical information transfer to further the socially beneficial use of wood and fiber resources. The Society's Mission is to foster innovation and research in the environmentally sound processing and use of wood and fiber resources by disseminating information and providing forums for networking and the exchange of knowledge.

Associations

Forest Resources Association, Inc.(formerly the American Pulpwood Association)

Contact: online e-mail

The Mission of the Forest Resources Association is to promote the best interests of wood fiber suppliers and consumers in the economical, efficient, and sustainable use, and stewardship, of forest resources to meet wood fiber needs through private enterprise.

Forestry and Primary Wood Products (FOR-KEE)

Hardwood Distributors Association

North Tonawanda, NY 14120 PO Box 988

(They don’t have a website, it is possible to send an e-mail through this website)

A consortium of recognized wholesale distribution yards involved in the merchandising of hardwood lumber, plywood, and flooring. Promoting fair and ethical competition among members, protecting their interests, and encouraging production of the highest quality product.

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Intertribal Timber Council

Contact: itc1@teleport.com

“The ITC is a nation-wide consortium of Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and individuals dedicated to improving the management of natural resources of importance to Native American communities.

Contact: itc1@teleport.com

IRIS Forest Products Industry Directory

Contains over 2500 links to active web sites representing the forest products industry, including a very comprehensive section on information resources.

Keep Oregon Green Association, Inc.

The purpose of the association is forest fire prevention education, they conduct a huge advertising campaign in several media. schools. They teach two related courses in High Schools.

Hardwood Manufactures Association

Contact: no e-mail provided

The website corresponds to the Hardwood Information Center, based in Pittsburgh, Pa. This site is a service of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) a non-profit national trade association of more than 150 U.S. hardwood lumber producers and processors in 34 states. The Hardwood Information Center is an independent organization that provides facts, tips and advice about U.S. hardwoods and hardwood products. They also provide information about U.S. hardwood forests and sustainable hardwood forestry.

Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association (HPVA)

Contact: hpva@hpva.org, online e-mail of specific staff members

HPVA offers a wide variety of information and resources on hardwood plywood, veneer, and engineered flooring. HPVA's mission is "to promote and support the long-term growth and prosperity of our industry, our members, and the natural resources upon which we depend."

International Wood Products Association

Contact: info@iwpawood.org

“The International Wood Products Association (formerly the International Hardwood Products Association) is the only timber association in the United States committed to the promotion and enhancement of trade in the imported wood products industry”. “The mission of IWPA is to advance international trade in wood products through leadership in business, environmental and governmental affairs”.