Hardwood Project Trade

“Promoting the Economic Competitiveness of Appalachian Hardwood Industry”

Competition among central Appalachian hardwood forest products has been increasing within the last decade, forcing production facility closures and an increase in lower grade hardwood production. As a result of these pressures, the forest industry is in need of improved forest products markets and marketing techniques in order to promote their products on an international scale. China has emerged as one of the most important overseas markets for central Appalachian hardwood products.

This web page is developed for the purpose of improving knowledge of the Chinese market for U.S. central Appalachian hardwoods producers, and developing better linkage between the U.S. producers and Chinese customers.