China has traditionally been a major buyer of United States (US) hardwood exports. These 2 nations have positioned themselves as major players in the world-wide trade sector. In fact:
- US Goods and Services trade with China totaled $410 billion in 2007. During this period, China imported
approximately $222 million of hardwood lumber from the US.
- The US and China have together accounted for over 50% of the world economic growth in the last decade.
- The US has become the leading exporter of hardwood lumber and logs in the world. Hardwoods account for approximately 88% of the value of US lumber exported to China.
This conference explores the opportunities and
barriers confronting the US hardwood market in an increasingly challenging global economy. Industry leaders from both the US and China will converge to discuss strategies to improve trade relationships and
eliminate common trade barriers.
- US-China Trade Barriers
- Lacey Act
- Housing Market Outlook
- Increasing Appalachian Hardwood Competiveness in China
- Forest Products Certification
- Marketing Strategies in a Down Market
- Forest Products Trade Organizations
- Forest Products Industry Personnel
- Corporate Executives
- Timberland Investors - REITs/TIMOs
- Appalachian Hardwood Producers
Representatives from the following organizations:
- American Hardwood Export Council
- Armstrong World Industries Inc.
- Center for Intl. Trade in Forest Prod.
- China Flooring Holding Company, Ltd.
- China Forest Industry Association
- China Wood International
- China National Furniture Association
- Hardwood Review Weekly
- US China Build
- USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
- USDA Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS)
- USDA Forest Service
- Virginia International Terminals, Inc
- World Resources Institute
- World Wildlife Fund-Global Forest & Trade Network (China & North America)
- Zhejiang Jiusheng Wood Co., Ltd.
- Hardwood Marketing Roundtable Session
- Global Business Opportunities Session
with Display Opportunities for Conference Attendees
- Conference fees (registration fee, 2 nights lodging,
reception, and all meals for the duration of the conference) are $700 per attendee.
- Reservations should be made no later than July 20, 2010
for preferred rate. Registrations received after this date will increase to $800 per attendee.
Single day registration is available. To register online, or access
detailed registration information, please click button below:
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*Inquire about optional post-conference industry tour (additional fees apply)
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Sue Dimmick, Event Coordinator
WVU Division of Forestry and Natural Resources
TEL: (304) 293-0020
FAX: (304) 293-2441
EMAIL: sue.dimmick@mail.wvu.edu
Dr. Jingxin Wang, Program Chair
WVU Division of Forestry and Natural Resources
TEL: (304) 293-7601
FAX: (304) 293-2441
EMAIL: jxwang@wvu.edu
US and China Hardwood Products Trade - Online Resources
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