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Southern Pine Beetle Outbreak in Alabama (and across Southeastern US) • Southern pine beetles are at their worst in over 20 years, with nearly 5,000 infestation spots across Alabama. • Significant risk to the state’s timber industry, a key economic driver. • Beetles are killing both weakened and healthy trees, threatening vast forest areas. #Forestry #Conservation #Alabama #TimberIndustry https://lnkd.in/gqCxZmdJ Short video discussing beetles in the SE: https://lnkd.in/dGBR-Mne

Update on CN and CP Rail Strike: • Canadian National workers to return to work on Friday • Work stoppage at Canadian Pacific still ongoing • Union to mount legal challenge against decision • Air Canada pilots concerned how ruling will affect their talks • Both railways say they would have preferred a negotiated settlement • CN and CP railways focusing on restoring service • Labour Minister MacKinnon expects trains running within days • Teamsters union says picket lines will remain in place for now https://lnkd.in/euyS_HuA https://lnkd.in/gXYZFMcj #rail #railstrike #canadianrail #forestproducts #lumber

SAVE THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON! *3X IMPACT, USE LINK BELOW* "For the next $400,000+ donated (8/23/24), every $1 donated will be matched by $2, thanks to two generous supporters. We're fighting to protect 20 million acres of the Brazilian Amazon. We need your help! Within the Brazilian Amazon, 141 million acres of land are government controlled but not yet designated for a particular purpose. Each and every one of these acres could be preserved forever as part of a protected area such as an indigenous reserve or national park. Or it could be chain-sawed and burned to the ground for beef or soy." #amazon #rainforest #conservation #charity #brazil #amazonrainforest #forest #trees #giveback Rainforest Trust https://lnkd.in/eucNK7Fe

The years-long "final" ruling on the anti-subsidy and anti-dumping duty rate on Canadian lumber is increasing to 14.54%. Simultaneously, Canadian Rail unions are threatening a stoppage (as early as 8/22), which could have major impacts on the US economy. Stay informed. 🚂🌳 #lumber #tariffs #duty #rail #railstrike #canada

Great (short) video discussing the new duty being applied to softwood 🌲 lumber coming into the US from Canada. https://lnkd.in/gqQq8Dz6

- The U.S. is nearly doubling the duty on Canadian softwood lumber imports, setting the rate at 14.54% - The increase in duty was higher than expected, with the previous duty being 8.05% - The U.S. Department of Commerce claims Canadian practices distort the U.S. softwood lumber market - Canadian officials plan to challenge the U.S. decision with litigation under NAFTA and CUSMA, seeking a lasting resolution to the dispute. #lumber #pallets #softwood #nafta #cusma https://lnkd.in/gFnNn-dM

This article focuses on disruption of the estimated hundreds of billions of dollars in illegal harvesting of trees, plants, and minerals in the Amazon; taking an economic angle to protecting the world's largest rainforest. https://lnkd.in/gg-dk5PK #rainforest #conservation #deforestation #AmazonRainforest #amazon #forestry

🌍 AI Tool Reveals Alarming Trend in the Amazon Rainforest A recent study using AI technology reveals that gold mining in the Amazon has doubled in area since 2018. This expansion poses significant threats to the rainforest's biodiversity and indigenous communities. It's a stark reminder of the urgent need for sustainable practices and stronger protections to preserve one of our planet's most vital ecosystems. Join us in raising awareness and financial support to protect the Amazon. 🌳 #Conservation #Sustainability #AI #AmazonRainforest #EnvironmentalProtection https://lnkd.in/gRTJq3Qx

Wisconsin Lumber is proud to be a 🌴 Conservation Circle Partner 🌴 of Rainforest Trust, one of the world’s most effective conservation charities. We are donating to Rainforest Trust to support and protect endangered species, threatened rainforests, and other tropical ecosystems around the world. Our donations will safeguard real acres of rainforest! Rainforests are one of the most important natural resources on Earth and affect the daily lives of everyone on our planet. They safely store billions of tons of carbon, helping to mitigate climate change, stabilize global weather patterns, clean water, and are even a source for modern medicines. Rainforests are also home to 50% of the world’s species, many of which are critically endangered. Thousands of indigenous communities rely on these forests for their food, water, and economic prosperity. In short, rainforests help to sustain life on this planet, and their long-term protection is absolutely vital for our survival.   Rainforest Trust ensures the protection of these vital ecosystems through partnerships with local communities and trusted in-country partner NGOs. The charity has already saved over 50 million acres of rainforest and other tropical ecosystems. To find out more, please visit the Rainforest Trust website: www.rainforesttrust.org #conservation #rainforest #sustainability #forest #forestproducts #pallets #wood #giveback 🌳 🌳 🌳

Consider donating to the Rainforest Alliance and/or Rainforest Trust through your business to help slow deforestation globally. We pledge to donate 1% of our gross sales to non profits like these annually. We'll also match our customers' donations up to 1% of their spend with us!