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|  | Lumber resolution proposed by bipartisan U.S. senators
The 10 senators urged the White House to talk with Canada about the potential for open softwood trade between the two nations. The British Columbia Forests Minister Mike de Jong was in favor of the bill to create a competitive market. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (3/15), The Toronto Star (3/15), Inman News (subscription required) (3/14) |
| | Snowmobilers could be nabbed from above in national forests
The National Forest Service is patrolling its lands from land and from the air, using spotters in planes to nab snowmobiles in off-limits areas. Today's machines are lighter and can operate in more dangerous areas, but those forays can cause avalanches or cost local and government-supported patrols money in rescue fees. NYTimes.com/Associated Press (3/17) |
| | Expensive war bad for future
Some estimates for the costs of the war and rebuilding Iraq have run as high as $3 trillion. The impact could be compounded by the recent trend of falling private foreign investment in the U.S., and some foreign governments that are shifting reserve currency holdings from dollars to euros. Newsweek (3/24) |
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| | Legislation would help alternative energy
The Energy Tax Incentives Act would extend tax incentives for biomass energy. It also would expand the classification of biomass fuels to include tree trimmings, construction debris and some agricultural byproducts. Waste News (3/14) |
| | Analysts: Iraq situation could send economy into recession
The sluggish job market, stock market worries and low consumer confidence are all factors in analysts' concerns. A war with Iraq would not be a cure-all, though a quick conflict would probably give the markets a short-term rally. MSNBC (3/14) |
| | WTO: Bush's go-it-alone policy threatens global trade
The World Trade Organization says American decisions within the organization and toward a war with Iraq could erode respect for international trade rules. The war could likely slow down trade, increase oil prices and raise transportation and insurance costs, says WTO director general Supachai Panitchpakdi. NYTimes.com (3/17) |
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| | Prime wildfire prevention time begins
Colorado forest managers are preparing for prescribed burns this month and in April. Most of the work will be done in deadfall and in thick tree stands. The Denver Post (3/17) |
| | California tree sitters won't budge
A spokesman for Pacific Lumber says the company is considering forcibly removing the demonstrators who refuse to leave a private stand of redwoods. Los Angeles Times (3/17) |
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| | Atlantic P&F to increase paper product capacity
Atlantic Paper & Foil plans to upgrade operations this spring and add 20,000 tons of towels, napkins and tissue product capacity. The company also says it's interested in building its national distributor network. Cleaning & Maintenance Management (3/14) |
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| | WTO: Canada's trade policies improve, but are still lacking
The World Trade Organization says the country's policies are liberal, but could be better in areas such as agriculture and steel. The WTO review says the Canadian economy has remained strong despite the economic slowdown in the U.S. since 2000. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (3/17) |
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| | Stop the double taxation of corporate dividends and keep us on the job
The paper and forest products industry pays the second highest effective tax rate in the world. The double taxation of corporate income is a major reason and it makes us less competitive in the global marketplace and costs jobs. Send your elected officials a letter asking them to stop the double taxation on dividends by supporting the President's economic growth plan online here. For more information, contact Katy Moffett at (202) 463-2755. |
| | EEAA Program accepting entries
Entries are now being accepted for the 30th Annual AF&PA Environmental & Energy Achievement Awards Program. The program recognizes those companies that are contributing significantly to advances in the practical application of new and improved environmental and energy technology. This year's program features the prospect of two awards -- one for companies with 2002 net sales of $100 million or less and one for companies with 2002 net sales of more than $100 million. The deadline for entries is April 11. Copies of the entry forms may be obtained at AF&PA's Web site. Contact: Kathy Zelaya (202) 463-2435. |
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