Library

We see it as our role on behalf of our industry to help provide inspiration, information and evidence that American hardwoods can shape a creative process. We do this by commissioning original reports, photography and film and by developing technical publications for designers, architects and engineers.

Videos

Original films and video clips commissioned by us in support of our creative projects. See behind the scenes of the creative process with interviews and footage of the design and manufacture from our most exciting initiatives.

Podcasts

Educational and interesting collections of discussions with key figures in the architecture, design, environment and science fields. Dive into longer length debates around key issues in the industry or discover an exclusive 10 minute interview with notable designers. Available on your usual streaming platforms.

Publications

Creative and technical guides created by us for designers, architects and engineers to help provide inspiration, information and evidence that American hardwoods can shape a creative process.

Reports

Original reports, commissioned by us to provide information and evidence of the legality and sustainability of American hardwoods.

AHEC Comment on draft EU Deforestation Law
AHEC Comment on draft EU Deforestation Law

A positive initiative but geolocation requirement needs adaptation to avoid discrimination against non-industrial forest operators supplying diverse hardwood products.

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Telling the whole story: The environmental life cycle of American hardwoods teaser
Telling the whole story: The environmental life cycle of American hardwoods

All products have an impact on the environment and this impact can occur at any time during the manufacture, usage or at end of life. All these stages are collectively called a life-cycle. Products have impacts from: material extraction and transport; processing, manufacture, distribution and installation; maintenance and refurbishment; to eventual end of life and disposal.

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Maximising carbon storage through sustainable forest management teaser
Maximising carbon storage through sustainable forest management

This briefing draws on information from a range of recent studies to show how a policy of active forest management including sustainable timber production can offer significant carbon benefits compared to a strategy that relies only on forest preservation.

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