Advancing the Southern Pine Lumber Industry since 1915

We are pleased to welcome the South Carolina Forestry Commission! The Commission joined SFPA as an Associate Member on April 1, 2020. Established by law in 1927, the Commission has around 350 employees, all dedicated to protecting, promoting, enhancing, and nurturing South Carolina’s forest resources. The Commission operates five state forests, as well as a […]

In late February, Fernanda Vale, Director of the American Softwoods Mexico Office, attended the IMEXFOR meeting in Guadalajara, Mexico. To increase member participation, IMEXFOR took place at the same time as the Expo Mueble Internacional tradeshow winter edition, which was also located Guadalajara. Topics covered during the meeting included the effects of COVID-19 on the […]

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has declared the wood products industry a critical infrastructure industry during the COVID-19 outbreak. Functioning infrastructure is especially important during the response to the COVID-19 emergency not only for public health and safety but for community well-being as well. Guidelines issued March 19 by the Department of Homeland Security’s […]