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Asian, European and U.S. East Coast buyers will be exposed to a smorgasbord of western hardwoods
from primary producers, secondary producers, and wholesalers, plus importers and exporters. Up to 30 exhibitors
will be available to show over a dozen western hardwood species. Lumber, millwork, and finished products will be
highlighted. Topical information, training seminars and a mill tour will also be featured during the three-day event.
Schedule of Events
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April 30:
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Morning Session |
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7:30 a.m.
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Registration Opens
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7:30 a.m.
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Exhibitor set-up
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9:30 a.m.
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Opening Keynote Speaker - US Congresswoman Jaime Herrera-Beutler
Regulations and political climate
affecting harvest and shipment of PNW hardwoods.
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10:30 a.m.
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Exhibitor Showcase
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11:30 a.m.
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Lunch
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Afternoon Session |
1:00 p.m.
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Seminar #1: Environmental Policies - Trade & Impacts on the Pacific Northwest Hardwood Industry - Mike Snow, American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) |
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2:00 p.m.
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Exhibitor Showcase |
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2:30 p.m.
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Seminar #2:
Exporting and Importing Hardwoods Without Costly Mistakes
Panel: Mike Snow, AHEC; Brenda Barnes, Allports; Jennifer Woods, US Commercial Service, US Dept. of Commerce; Jeff McEwen, Hanjin Shipping |
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3:30 p.m.
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Exhibitor Showcase
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Evening Session |
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5:30 p.m.
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Reception, Dinner, Auction
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May 1:
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Morning Session |
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8:00 a.m.
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Exhibitor Showcase
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9:00 a.m.
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Seminar #3: University of Washington Western Hardwood Inventory Assessment: What's Available in 2013 to 2040 for Harvest - Team headed by Bruce Bare, Dean Emeritus, University of Washington, Director Institute of Forest Resources |
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10:30 a.m.
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Seminar #4 - Concurrent Sessions
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- Design Trends Affecting Pacific Northwest Hardwoods - Amy Running, Boora Architects; Ryan Temple, Sustainable Northwest Wood; Ian Hanna, Forest Stewardship Council
- Western Hardwood Grades and Their Use - Dana Spessert, National Hardwood Lumber Association; Steve Wilson, Collins Companies; Jeff Wirkkala, Hardwood Industries
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12:00 p.m.
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Lunch
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Afternoon Session |
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1:00 p.m.
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Seminar #5 - Concurrent Sessions
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- Manufacturing With Hardwoods - Mike Lipke, Trillium Pacific Millwork; Lee Jimerson, Collins Companies; Scott Leavengood, Oregon Wood Innovation Center, Oregon State University
- Alder Growth & Yield Model - Andrew Bluhm, Hardwood Silviculture Coop, Oregon State University
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1:30 p.m.
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Seminar #6 - Concurrent Sessions
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- Pacific Northwest Hardwood Veneer Production and Use Trends - Tim Schallich, Columbia Forest Products
- Superior Seedlings for Superior Alder - Barri Herman, Washington State University
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2:00 p.m.
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Exhibitor Showcase |
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2:30 p.m.
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Concurrent Sessions
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- Western Hardwood Association Annual Meeting - Mission, Certification, Membership, Elections
- Washington Hardwoods Commission Annual Meeting - Impact of Government Regulations, Lacey Act, Elections
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3:30 p.m.
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Exhibitor Showcase
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5:00 p.m.
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Oregon Microbrew Reception in Exhibit Hall
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May 2:
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8:00 a.m.
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Tours - choice of:
- Portland - This half-day field trip will stop at:
- Urban Timber Works - See a small specialized mill cutting large diameter urban salvage, both hardwood and softwood. Urban Timber Works provides urban salvaged or Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified custom wood products including: furniture, cabinetry, framing lumber, flooring, trim, molding, slabs and siding.
- Sustainable Northwest Wood - Visit a distributor of all western hardwoods, including major and minor species. Sustainable Northwest Wood works with local mills to provide the regional green building community with an easily-accessible supply of FSC certified and sustainably sourced dimensional lumber and Northwest hardwoods.
- The Joinery - Check out this high-end, sustainably harvested, handcrafted beautiful hardwood furniture manufacturer.
- Price includes transportation and lunch.
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- Boardman - This full day field trip will take you east to Boardman, OR, through the beautiful Columbia River Gorge to the GreenWood Tree Farm Fund’s fully-integrated operation.
- First, you'll see the beautiful GreenWood Tree Farm’s Pacific Albus hardwood plantation.
- Then you will visit Upper Columbia Mill, the Pacific Albus sawmill operated by The Collins Companies, and the brand new Pacific Albus veneer plant, operated by Columbia Forest Products.
- This will be followed by a tour of Upper Columbia Mill’s kilns and planer operation.
- Price includes transportation and lunch.
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Western Hardwood Association Member or
Washington Hardwoods Commission Constituent |
$175 |
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WHA Member/WHC
Constituent - spouse |
$100 |
| Non Member |
$375 |
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Non member - spouse |
$100 |
| One day registration |
$100 |
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One day - spouse |
$ 50 |
| Student (includes both days) |
$100 |
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| Reception & Dinner, April 30th |
$ 75 |
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| Mill Tours |
$ 75 |
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| 7.5 CE Credits available for this convention.
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