Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group

10/24/2026

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Agriculture extends well beyond the fence row.

Pennsylvania is home to some of the most abundant forests in the country. Over 16 million acres of forestland contribute $21.8 billion to the state's economy.

Through improved forest management and harvesting practices, our forests have never been more productive — supplying us with housing, fuel, and even food! 🏡

This National Forest Products Week, we celebrate the famed forests of Penn's Woods — and all they provide us with. 🌲

10/17/2026

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10/17/2026

Celebrating One Billion Board Feet of Sustainable Forestry! 🌲

AHUG recently visited the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum to join the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) in celebrating the milestone of one billion board feet of timber sustainably harvested from Pennsylvania's state forests under DCNR's 2004 harvest allocation plan. The event gathered stakeholders from across the forestry, forest products, conservation, heritage, and tourism sectors to acknowledge their shared commitment to sustainable forest management.

As part of a speaker lineup that included DCNR leadership, the Lumber Heritage Region of Pennsylvania, Inc., Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, and The PA Wilds - AHUG was proud to champion Pennsylvania's forest products industry, showcasing the essential role our businesses play in implementing the long-term management objectives developed by professional foresters. Sustainable harvesting supports healthy forests, wildlife habitat, forest regeneration, rural communities, and the thousands of family-sustaining jobs our industry provides across the Commonwealth.

A special highlight of the event was presenting the Billionth Board Foot Award to AHUG member, Emporium Hardwoods, recognizing their leadership and contributions to Pennsylvania's hardwood industry.

Thank you to DCNR for the opportunity to participate in this celebration and for your continued commitment to science-based, sustainable forest management underpinned by a robust forest products industry! And thanks to the dozens of hardwood producers and partners who turned out to mark this important milestone. Keystone Wood Products Association, Northern Tier Hardwood Association, Pennsylvania Forest Products Association , Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PA Hardwoods Development Council / PA Woodmobile), Pennsylvania Sustainable Forestry Initiative Implementation Committee , Cummings Lumber Company , Lyme Timber/Three Rivers Forest Management, A.M. Logging , Wheeland Lumber Co , Ruffed Grouse Society & American Woodcock Society

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10/17/2026

Had a wonderful time partnering with Domtar to teach these bright preschoolers all about sustainable forestry and wood products! 🌲📜 (Always an extra special day when one of the students is your grandson! 😉) Thank u, SMASD South for the invite!

09/17/2026

The Forest Industry Takes Center Stage in Washington! 🪵
On September 16, Tyler Shields, Chief Operating Officer at Bingaman & Son Lumber, Inc., testified before the U.S.House Agriculture Committee in Washington, D.C.

The hearing, titled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad," focused on expanding and protecting critical sectors of American agriculture. The assembled panel represented diverse voices across the agricultural spectrum, highlighting key sectors including forest & wood products, cattle & livestock, farming & row-crop production, fresh produce & specialty crops, and bio & plant-based products.

Shields' testimony highlighted strategic policies and programs necessary to ensure long-term, sustainable growth for the industry:

* Global Trade Support FMD & MAP - championing robust trade initiatives and backing the American Hardwood Export Council to navigate challenging international trade environments and open international markets.
* U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovation Grant Program: Pushing for the expanded authorization and funding of this vital federal program to stimulate local industry advancement.
* Jobs in the Woods Act: Advocating for workforce development initiatives to strengthen and support the dedicated communities working directly in our timberlands.
* Support for Emerging Markets: Driving innovation by highlighting high-growth market sectors such as hardwood mass timber, thermally modified lumber, bioenergy/biofuels.
* Modernization of the Renewable Fuel Standard: To fully recognize and incentivize wood biomass, mill residuals, and forest products as viable feedstocks for renewable energy production.
* Federal Procurement Policy: Calling for forward-thinking updates to federal procurement policies that prioritize sustainable, American-grown wood products in infrastructure projects.
* $200 Million in Economic Relief: Advocating for immediate, critical funding support to secure financial relief for struggling hardwood producers nationwide.

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🙌 A huge thank you to Bingaman & Son Lumber Inc. for rising to the moment and representing the forest industry on this important national platform.
And gratitude to Chairman Glenn Thompson for ensuring that the forest industry was recognized as a uniquely valued sector of American agriculture.

Watch the Testimony!You can view the entire House Agriculture Committee hearing online. Tyler’s prepared comments officially begin at 37:40 in the video.

https://www.youtube.com/live/i3VwD2CnMzw?si=sUkAIAWH_VYKS71y

09/12/2026

What if a primary key to a sustainable future is already growing all around us?

🌳Wood is renewable, versatile, and American-made.

Responsible forest stewardship means we don't have to choose between a healthy environment and a strong economy—we can have both.

Proud to share Ethan Tapper’s take on why wood matters.

08/28/2026

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🌳 It starts in a forest. A tree that has been growing for decades, managed by foresters, who knows which ones are ready for the loggers to harvest.

🪚 Then a sawmill. Workers who have spent careers developing an eye for grain, for quality, for the cut that will produce the best material.

🏭 Then a manufacturer. Hands that shape, sand, finish, and fit. Skill that cannot be automated because real wood is never exactly the same twice.

🏠 Then your home. Your kitchen. Your living room. The dining table your family eats at every night.

That journey is in every piece of Real American Hardwood. The material carries it.

The next time you run your hand across a real wood surface, you are touching the end of a very long story.

08/05/2026

Big news for Pennsylvania’s forest industry!🌳💪🌳

The USDA / USFS Wood Innovations Grant Program has awarded 9 projects in Pennsylvania, bringing $2.6 million in federal funds that will leverage tens of millions in private sector investment - supporting jobs, forest health, and rural economies.

We’re especially proud that 7 of the 9 funded projects are within the AHUG footprint (including member companies Brownlee Lumber , Emporium Hardwoods , Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc. , NWH , & Springfield Hardwood) — a powerful signal of confidence in the future of our region’s forest products sector!

Congratulations to all the selected proposals - and thank you to the U.S. Forest Service for championing innovation and rural economic development through this program.

USDA is awarding nearly $105.5 million for 177 projects that represent a strong commitment to improving the health and resilience of our nation’s forests and grasslands and for our wood products industry. The projects reflect the highest standards of partnership, innovation, and shared stewardship, advancing critical outcomes across landscapes and communities — from strengthening wildfire resilience and restoring ecosystems to supporting local economies and improving access to public lands. We are ensuring that our public lands continue to provide for current and future generations.

07/28/2026

Wood IS Good! Thanks, Secretary Russell Redding !

07/28/2026

Always great to see Pennsylania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding engaging with the forest products industry! 🌲
Our forests and a vibrant wood products industry go hand-in-hand and serve as a major driver of Pennsylvania's agriculture economy.
Thank you to Cummings Lumber Company and Cummings Veneer Products for showcasing the incredible power of PA hardwoods! 🪵💪
And thanks to the Secretary for giving the HUGS and HDC a shout out. We love working on behalf of this great industry and our beautiful Pennsylvania forests!