National Hardwood Magazine - May 2022

AHEC REPORT Continued

AHEC REPORT Continued from page 18 ing our environment. In all, there are now eight Words on Wood episodes: S1 E1: Welcome to the Forest – the fundamental issues surrounding forests, and how these impact upon the timber that eventually ends up in buildings, products and furniture, with guests Sebastian Cox and Jameson French. S1 E2: The Carbon Sink – the significance of forests to climate change, their role in reducing carbon in the Quality Appalachian Hardwood Lumber 900,000 B.F. Kiln Capacity Quentin Moss, KD-Lumber Sales/ GR-Lumber Sales/Purchasing quentin@gfhardwoods.com 9880 Clay County Hwy. Moss, TN 38575-6332 PHONE: 1-800-844-3944 FAX: 1-931-258-3517 www.gfhardwoods.com atmosphere, and the importance of carbon sequestration for architecture and product design, with guests Andrew Waugh, Galina Churkina and Sean Sutcliffe. S1 E3: Illegal Logging – the challenges facing the design and timber industries to cut out illegal logging, and how architects and designers can respond, with guests Formafantasma, Constance McDermott and Rupert Oliver. S1 E4: Wood and Wellbeing – the opportunities to use timber within design and architecture to improve our mental wellbeing and physical health, with guests Asif Khan and Alex de Rijke. S2 E1: Building with Timber – how timber construction, experimental uses of wood and cellulose, a worldwide timber tracing network, and sustainability of buildings with engineer Andrew Lawrence and architect Lina Ghotmeh. S2 E2: New Wood Technologies – an ancient material provides designers with new processes, forms and techniques, with designers Sam Hecht, Yves Béhar and Elissa Brunato. S2 E3: Old Crafts, New Ways – the traditional craft processes fueling contemporary modes of expression in woodworking design, with guests Stephen Burks and Orhan Niksic. S2 E4: The World Forest ID – the scientific solution to combat illegal logging and trace harvest origin from an end product, with guests Phil Guillery, Jade Saunders and Victor Deklerk. I encourage you to listen to an episode during your next walk, drive, or lunch break, and share with friends both in and outside of the Hardwood industry to spread the word about the global benefits of working forests. You can listen to Words on Wood, and subscribe to the podcast, on Apple podcasts, Spotify, and americanhardwood.org. n WCMA INSIGHTS Continued from page 20 WCMA member and tech partner has something to contribute to the WCMA mission. Why not invite more wood component manufacturers and suppliers to our conversation? Below are several of the key benefits of being a member with the WCMA: •Networking/Information Exchange – One of the main reasons that members join and stay with the WCMA is because of the access that it provides to a wide range of industry experts. Your colleagues are often your best source for in-depth insight and ideas. WCMA gives you the opportunity to connect with industry professionals across the United States and into Canada. •Virtual and Live Events – The WCMA hosts events designed with our members in mind. These events offer members a great chance to improve your knowledge of the industry and to connect with peers. File Name: COLP 16180 - 2022_Hardwood_NHM_4.5625x7.5 Title: Preserving Treasures Client: Collins Wood Pub: National Hardware Magazine Job #: COLP 16180 Trim Size: 4.5625 x 7.5 App: InDesign CC Bleed Size: no bleed Colors: 4CP Close Date: 03.25.22 •Exclusive use of Real American Hardwood Coalition branding and marketing resources. If you are a current WCMA member, participate in our “Member-Geta-Member” campaign. We make it easy for you to share our information with colleagues, just visit our website and go to the “2022 Member-Get-a-Member Campaign” page under “membership.” If you are not a member, I would love an opportunity to discuss membership with you in more detail. Please email me directly at amy@ wcma.com or call 651-332-6332. You can see more about membership and activities that the WCMA is working on at our website, www. wcma.com. Preserving treasures. Collins Hardwood A family-owned business since 1855, ours is a heritage of responsibility to the land and to the people. Today, our 311,000 acres of FSC-Certified forests produce some of the finest lumber in the world—because like you, we care what we leave for future generations. Visit us at IWF, booth #BC817. Working with WCMA Members The benefits of working with WCMA member companies are clear. Manufacturers that outsource components are more profitable than those that do not, period. All independent studies since 1970 prove it. It’s just good business to outsource. Finding a supplier that can consistently produce quality components and be responsive to your needs is easier than ever before. Just give us a call at 651-332-6332 or visit our source guide at www. wcma.com/source_guide.html. You will be provided with a list of WCMA Member Companies that will meet your exact requirements for dimension and component products made from Hardwoods, softwoods, and engineered wood materials. It’s that easy! We look forward to hearing from you! n nationalhardwoodmag.com Collins Pennsylvania Forest Forest Stewardship Council ® Look for our certified wood products Building heirlooms. The Joinery, Portland Oregon featuring Collins Cherry The finest in responsibly sourced Hardwood, Softwood and Particleboard. CollinsWood.com | 800.329.1219 @collinswood_1855 facebook.com/CollinsCompanies 68 MAY 2022 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE MAY 2022 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 69 COLP 16180 - 2022_Hardwood_NHM_4.5625x7.5_boothBC187_2.0.indd 1 3/10/22 12:21 PM