U.S. Forest Products Annual Market Review and Prospects, 2005-2009

U.S. Forest Products Annual Market Review and Prospects, 2005-2009
Author: James L. Howard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2009
Genre: Forest products
ISBN:
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This paper describes the current state of the U.S. economy and provides general and statistical information on forest products markets in terms of production, trade, consumption, and prices. Market developments are described for sawn softwood, sawn hardwood, softwood log trade, wood-based panels, paper and paperboard, fuelwood, forest product prices, and housing starts. Policy initiatives that can affect domestic markets and international trade in wood products are also discussed in some detail. Data are provided through the end of the year 2008 with forecasts through 2009.

Construction and Demolition Debris

Construction and Demolition Debris
Author: Timothy G. Townsend
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 427
Release: 2023-04-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3031250133
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This book addresses one of the major solid waste streams resulting from modern society, construction and demolition debris (CDD). CDD in the past has not received the same attention as other waste streams (e.g., municipal solid waste), but with the growing recognition of the environmental and economic importance of proper CDD management, this material now is the focus of attention of many government agencies and private businesses. This book provides a comprehensive review of CDD, its characteristics, environmental risks, and regulatory requirements, along with an in-depth discussion of the issues pertaining to CDD recycling and disposal.

Corporate Social Responsibility and the State

Corporate Social Responsibility and the State
Author: Jane Lister
Publisher: UBC Press
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2011-05-23
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0774820357
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Public concern about worsening global environmental and social conditions has led to skepticism about the efficacy of voluntary corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, and to pressure for governmental CSR engagement. One of the first studies to investigate the role of the state in CSR, this book provides insight into the new governance model of private-public co-regulation emerging around the globe. Examining forest certification in Canada, the US, and Sweden, Lister draws on extensive interviews with experts to offer unique evidence on CSR governance, ultimately arguing the importance of CSR as a supplement to rather than a substitute for state regulation.

Opportunities and Challenges for the Export of U.S. Value-added Wood Products to China

Opportunities and Challenges for the Export of U.S. Value-added Wood Products to China
Author: Scott Bowe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2008
Genre: China
ISBN:
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This report explores some of the opportunities for, and challenges associated with, exporting wood products to China. Five topics are examined: an overview of trends in forestry and forest products in China, export opportunities and challenges for U.S. primary wood producers (Study 1), export opportunities and challenges for U.S. secondary wood producers (Study 2), relevant barriers to trade, and a compilation of state export resources. This work is based on observations from three trade missions to China (March 2004, March 2005, and July 2006), interviews with persons knowledgeable with hardwood markets in China, and two surveys of Chinese forest products business groups.