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to digital CDs, can be ordered from the
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Western Lumber Grading Rules 05
Standard Patterns
Western Lumber Span Tables
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Western Wood Products Association
represents softwood lumber manufacturers in the 12 Western states and Alaska. Supported by Western lumber manufacturers, WWPA delivers lumber grading, quality control, technical, business information and product support services to sawmills as well as those who use Western softwood lumber products throughout the world.

WHAT'S NEW

Mills see hopeful signs
of slow recovery in 2010
Western mills, mired in historic lows in housing and lumber demand, should see signs of slow recovery in 2010 after five straight years of losses, according to a new WWPA lumber forecast just released. For more on the lumber market outlook next year, go to the Newsroom.

Rough year for sawmills
reflected in final 2008 totals
Sawmills in the 12 Western states weathered a rough year in 2008, according to final production figures compiled by WWPA. While the difficult conditions for mills are continuing into 2009, the start of a recovery is expected in 2010. For more on the 2008 production, including state totals, click here.

Find the lumber you need
Distributors seeking new sources for Western lumber products can use the Interactive Lumber Buyers Guide . You can select the species, product type, product service and/or shipping mode and get a full list of WWPA Member mills that can supply the specified lumber, complete with sales contact information.

Come meet the Western lumber industry at the 2010 WWPA Annual Meeting in Portland. Use the links below to register and find out more. Deadline for hotel reservations at the Embassy Suites Hotel is Feb. 2, so book your room today!

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