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• U.S. to unveil new forest rules

  January 26, 2012 in Nation/World WASHINGTON — The Obama administration says new rules to manage nearly 200 million acres of national forests will protect watersheds and wildlife while promoting uses ranging from recreation to logging. 9

• Stimson Lumber to close Arden sawmill

  September 19, 2011 in News Stimson Lumber Co. has issued layoff notices to workers at its sawmill in Arden, Wash.

• U.S. accuses B.C. of breaking pact

  January 20, 2011 in Business on Page A10 U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk has asked for arbitration with Canada over allegations that British Columbia is selling subsidized lumber into U.S. markets. The dispute revolves around log prices for … 2

• Timber association will disband after 75 years

  October 7, 2010 in Idaho on Page A9 A longtime advocacy group for Idaho’s timber industry will close at the end of the year. Members recently decided to disband the Intermountain Forest Association at the end of December, …

• Weyerhaeuser Looks Abroad For Trees New Zealand Trees Would Be Processed For Export To Japan

  July 6, 1996 in Nation/World on Page A6 The shrinking supply of trees available for harvest in North America has prompted Weyerhaeuser Co. to look abroad. The Federal Way-based timber giant is considering making its first overseas investment …

• Sawmill Closed For Repairs Twelve Jobs Lost As Crown Pacific Starts Remodel In Bonners Ferry

  May 2, 1996 in Idaho on Page B1 Crown Pacific closed its Bonners Ferry sawmill Wednesday for a year-long remodel just two weeks after announcing the closure of its Albeni Falls mill. All but 12 of the employees …

• Soggy Roads Idle Log Trucks Mild Temperatures, Rains Turn Logging Roads Into Mud Pits; Mills Facing Shutdowns

  December 22, 1995 in Nation/World on Page A1 Loggers wishing for a cold Christmas. Russ Carrier scales a load of logs at J.D. Lumber in Priest River, Idaho, as the mill is trying to build the number of …