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    • American Institute of Architects (AIA) Online

    • American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA)

    • American Wood Council (AWC)

    • American Wood Protection Association 

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    • Canadian Construction Materials Centre

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    • naturally:wood | British Columbia wood, forestry, and green building

    • North American Wholesale Lumber Association (NAWLA)

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