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Business Tools for the Wood Industry We have compiled resources for the wood industry, developed by Canada's BCSafe, the Oregon Wood Innovation Center, the National Timber Association and others. In the right panel, you will find: Regulatory information Marketing help, including a new strategic marketing toolkit Safety resources including safety videos for sawmills Other resources and articles for the wood industry

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