Softwood Lumber Board

The education sector represents a significant opportunity for the lumber industry, with a potential market opportunity of 1.7 BBF, according to an outlook prepared for the SLB by Forest Economic Advisors. Think Wood has been highlighting innovative education facilities built with light-frame and mass timber systems throughout the year, and a recent article collects several notable projects and resources focusing on the K-12 segment. Read it here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Rx-wp0

Mass timber has the potential to quickly reduce the carbon impact of our buildings and cities. The SLB and USDA Forest Service are proud to support the 2025 Mass Timber Competition: Building Sustainable Schools, providing $1.8M in total funding to potential projects. The competition is designed to increase the use of mass timber, deepen industry experience with wood construction, strengthen the supply chain, and showcase the benefits of biophilic design. Now is your chance to join. View competition goals, important dates, and eligibility here: https://lnkd.in/ghkmM6NP

We’re logging off of National Forest Products Week with a final tribute to working forests! 🌲 Sustainably managed by foresters, engineers, scientists, and harvest managers, working forests provide a renewable supply of wood for a broad range of applications, such as materials for building and everyday products like food packaging. Learn more about the benefits of working forests from the Working Forest Initiative: https://hubs.ly/Q02Rx_Yc0

Did you know that wood contributes to the well-being of building occupants? 🌲 In honor of National Forest Products Week, we’re highlighting the many amazing benefits of biophilic design, including reduced stress, increased productivity, and enhanced mood. Learn more about the biophilic properties of wood from Think Wood: https://hubs.ly/Q02Ry0b-0

Today for National Forest Products Week, we’re sharing the Think Wood Single Family Home LookBook, where you can explore seven single-family homes that showcase beauty, ingenuity, and the environmental benefits of wood at home. See how wood brings warmth, durability, and style to each unique project, inspiring the future of sustainable living. Download it here: https://hubs.ly/Q02RxKj90

The SLB’s October newsletter highlights recent work by the SLB-funded Working Forests Initiative to communicate the industry’s sustainability practices, as well as new opportunities in education construction, and more. Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gnTqpArw

#WoodWednesday for National Forest Products Week. 🌲 Did you know we primarily use eight varieties of softwood for building applications? Highly versatile and beautiful, softwood lumber is ideal for structural applications as well as interior and exterior designs and projects. Learn more about the 8 varieties and their respective benefits from Think Wood: https://hubs.ly/Q02Ry2mv0

Innovative mass timber and light-frame projects continue to transform and shape the built environment. This National Forest Products Week, we encourage you to browse award-winning projects on the @WoodWorks Innovation Network to gain inspiration and ideas for your next wood project. Click here: https://hubs.ly/Q02RxWXT0

It’s National Forest Products Week in the U.S., and we’re sharing how this vital industry impacts our economy. From creating essential everyday products and providing well-paying jobs to paying millions in state and local taxes, the wood products industry is crucial to our nation’s growth and success. Visit the American Wood Council's website to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02RxVzx0

Today marks the beginning of National Forest Products Week! 🌲 Celebrated annually the third week of October, it offers an opportunity to recognize and appreciate healthy forests, forest product research and economics, and the diverse array of products that come from forests across our nation. Through Saturday, we’ll share impactful projects, resources, and more. Stay tuned!