Softwood Lumber Board

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Softwood Lumber Board Type: Non-profit Parent organization: Agricultural Marketing Service Top organization: Department of Agriculture Employees: Executive: Cees de Jager, President and CEO Budget: Not publicly specified, but funded by industry assessments Address: 25067 SW Parkway Ave, Suite 1, Wilsonville, OR 97070 Website: https://www.softwoodlumberboard.org Creation Legislation: Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996 Wikipedia: Softwood Lumber Board

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Mission Softwood Lumber Board promotes softwood lumber use in U.S. construction, highlighting sustainability and educating on wood’s benefits.

Services Promotion; Research; Education

Regulations

Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) is a non-profit organization established to promote the use of softwood lumber in the United States. It is funded through an industry checkoff program where softwood lumber manufacturers and importers contribute.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of the Softwood Lumber Board is to stimulate demand for softwood lumber by showcasing its benefits in construction, including its environmental sustainability, aesthetic quality, and structural performance. SLB aims to increase market share through education, research, and promotion.

Parent organization

The Softwood Lumber Board operates under the oversight of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Legislation

SLB was established under the authority of the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996, which allows for the creation of such commodity boards.

Partners

• Softwood lumber manufacturers and importers
• Construction and architecture professionals
• Environmental and building code organizations

Number of employees

The number of employees is not publicly specified.

Organization structure

The board comprises 14 members, including 10 domestic manufacturers and 4 importers, with:

• Board of Directors, managing strategic direction.
• Committees such as Marketing, Research, and Education, which focus on specific areas of promotion and development.

List of programs

• WoodWorks Program for Non-Residential Construction
• Think Wood for Residential and Commercial Design
• Mass Timber Promotion and Education
• Research into Sustainable Forestry Practices

Last total enacted budget

The budget specifics are not publicly detailed, but it's funded by an assessment of $0.41 per thousand board feet shipped or imported.

Leader

Cees de Jager serves as the President and CEO of the Softwood Lumber Board.

Services provided

SLB provides services like educational programs for architects, builders, and consumers on the use of wood; research into wood's environmental and structural benefits; promotional activities to increase wood usage in construction; and supports the development of building codes and standards favorable to wood products.

Regulations overseen

The SLB does not oversee regulations but operates within the framework set by AMS for commodity promotion boards.

Headquarters address

25067 SW Parkway Ave, Suite 1, Wilsonville, OR 97070

Website

https://www.softwoodlumberboard.org

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Softwood Lumber Board; however, information might be found under topics related to agricultural promotion boards or the lumber industry in the U.S.