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From the Forest
IWPA President Hugh Reitz introduces the 17th edition of International Wood Magazine, highlighting how designers and architects are using natural wood amid the COVID-19 pandemic and previewing the 2021 World of Wood Convention.
By Hugh Reitz
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Art, Music and Beauty are key to Pleasure and Peace of Mind
Inside the Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater renovation, where over 63,500 square feet of FSC-certified, quartered English Sycamore veneer paneling was custom sourced and milled into undulating, acoustically tuned panels that enhance both beauty and sound.
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The Secret to a Great Catch is in the Net
Joshua Brady and his father Russell craft custom fly-fishing nets from exotic hardwoods like Amboyna Burl, Tigerwood and Purpleheart, turning a broken net into a thriving Spartanburg-based business that has grown during the COVID fly-fishing boom.
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Passionate About the Craft of Wood Flooring
Endurance Floor Company took top honors at the NWFA Wood Floor of the Year awards with a stunning 10'x10' circular mosaic floor featuring Cumaru, Jatoba, Ipe, Wenge and more, blending craftsmanship, geometry and trompe l'oeil design.
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Outdoor Beauty Meets High Performance Decking
A look at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Ocean City, Maryland, where an 8,000 sq. ft. Tigerwood deck with pool, tiki bar, and grill was built to withstand coastal conditions while aging gracefully to a silver patina.
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Alternative Species are Meeting the Moment
Industry experts Brian Lotz of Iron Woods and Rafeek Khan of McVantage International discuss how lesser-known tropical hardwoods like Wallaba, Garapa and Dark Red Balau are gaining traction for exterior applications thanks to durability, fire resistance, sustainability and affordability.
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Restoring and Reimagining an Oceanfront Oasis
After wildfires and flooding leveled the former Miramar by the Sea, developer Rick Caruso rebuilt the site as the luxurious Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort, using Ipe decking, Ribboned Sapele, and American Black and Claro Walnut to create a warm, nature-inspired coastal retreat.
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A Case Study In How COVID-19 has Affected Wood Products Supply Chains
An inside look at how Malaysia's timber industry navigated COVID-19 lockdowns, supply chain disruptions, and economic fallout, and how the Malaysian Timber Council is helping businesses build resilience through the crisis.
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Inspiring the Architecture and Design Community Virtually
As COVID-19 reshapes how designers and architects source materials, industry leaders like IWPA, Hardwoods Distribution, and Floor & Decor are launching virtual tools, websites, and socially distanced events to inspire and support the design community.
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Keys to Lacey Act Compliance
Bob Baca of USDA-APHIS explains how the Lacey Act combats illegal logging, what 'due care' means for wood importers, and how responsible sourcing protects global forests and fair trade.
By Bob Baca
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Compliance Training Courses for North American Importers
The International Wood Products Association has developed a suite of training courses to help North American importers build due-diligence strategies for the Lacey Act, CITES, and other laws governing the global wood-products trade.
By Cindy L. Squires
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Tech Solutions for Wood Trade Compliance
Colin Miller of Clarke Veneers and Plywood and 11Foundry discusses how FiberTrace™ software helps wood products companies meet Lacey Act due care requirements through automated workflows, risk assessment, and secure supply chain transparency.
By Colin Miller
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Nature's Palette: A Resource for Selecting Wood Species
A reference guide to imported wood species featured in International Wood, including a comprehensive species list with scientific names and detailed profiles of Amboyna, Cumaru, Garapa, Greenheart, Ipe, Jatoba, and Wallaba along with their Janka hardness ratings.
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Parabolic Benches Fairly Dance in a Rooftop Garden
J. Gibson McIlvain Co. crafted three graceful parabolic benches from over 1,700 unique pieces of 2" Ipe for a Manhattan rooftop garden, overcoming sourcing, milling, and COVID-era logistics challenges.