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Wood Species 101: White Oak
- May 29, 2024
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- by Columbia Forest Products
The first spotlighted species in Columbia’s Wood Species 101 series is White Oak. This species is incredibly popular, with a lot of that popularity growing just over the past few years. One of the standout features of White Oak is its exceptional ability to take stain. Unlike some other wood species, White Oak readily accepts […]
Diversification Through Acquisition: JC Pallet Company
- May 29, 2024
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- by Columbia Forest Products
What is DTA? One of Columbia Forest Products’ corporate initiatives is Diversification Through Acquisition (DTA). Through this program, Columbia primarily aims to acquire businesses in different industries to achieve a more diverse income stream for its current and future employee-owners. Columbia also wishes to acquire companies with strong, shared values and an interest in sharing […]
Out of The Box Thinking: Cajons
- May 29, 2024
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- by Columbia Forest Products
Cajons (ka-hons), which originated in Peru, are box-shaped drums traditionally made from thin plywood. The musician plays by sitting on the cajon and striking the front playing surface, or tapa, with their hands. A hole is cut into the back of the cajon to allow for sound to reverberate. This unassuming percussion instrument can produce […]
Technological Advancements in Forestry: Drones
- May 29, 2024
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- by Columbia Forest Products
Significant change has occurred in the world of forestry over the past couple of decades. These changes often lead to greater results for landowners, manufacturers and wood product customers. Drones are just one of many advancements Columbia Forest Products is delving into. Forestry and tourism are two natural resource-based industries that must often come together […]