We are the leading voice for the wood products industry.
Who We Are
We are the nationally recognized technical authority and advocate for the sustainable wood building products industry in the codes, standards, legislative, regulatory, and climate policy arenas.
What We Do
We partner in the development of sound policies, codes, and regulations that allow for the appropriate and responsible manufacture and use of wood products in our built environment.
We represent an industry that provides more than 450,000 men and women in the United States with family-wage jobs. We are a leader in developing engineering data, technology, and standards for wood products. We are committed to ensuring their safe and efficient application, and educating about wood design, green building policy, and resiliency. We maintain an active presence on behalf of industry interests and advocate for balanced policies that impact wood products.
By the Numbers: The Industry and its Economic Impact
From jobs to wages, we understand the value of our industry and its economic potential.
The American Wood Council traces its heritage back to 1902 and since then has evolved from several predecessor organizations.
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In the News
West Fraser Assumes AWC Board Chair Role
December 04, 2025 New Board Members & Second Vice Chair Also Named LEESBURG, VA – The American Wood Council (AWC) announced the election of West Fraser President and CEO Sean McLaren as the new Board Chair for a two-year term. McLaren will be joined by SmartLam’s CEO Derek Ratchford, who was elected First Vice Chair, and PotlatchDeltic’s Vice...
AWC Releases U.S. Northern Softwood Lumber EPD
July 29, 2025 The American Wood Council (AWC) has released a new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for U.S. softwood lumber in the Northern region. This EPD rounds out the U.S. wood products industry’s first regional softwood lumber EPDs. Previous industry EPDs had been North American in scope, and last year, AWC released the first regional U.S. EPDs for...
AWC Supports Introduction of SAWMILL Act
July 14, 2025 U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Tim Sheehy introduced the Supporting American Wood and Mill Infrastructure with Loans for Longevity (SAWMILL) Act. The Act will permanently authorize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Timber Production Expansion Loan Guarantee Program. The program encourages timber and wood processing companies to invest in their facilities and equipment through access to...