International Wood Products Association

The association is also heavily involved in communication of industry news, legal updates, and member information. The association has a directory of all members posted on its website with the intent to foster networking and business growth within the industry through member connection. The association produces a yearly publication, international wood magazine, that includes articles relevant to the current landscape of the industry and provides other useful tips and information to help expand its members' businesses. The association will also publish newsletters and articles throughout the year to keep its members abreast of the latest news and governmental updates relevant to the industry.

The association holds courses throughout the year to provide attendees with a comprehensive analysis of the requirements of the lacey act and other laws relevant to trade in wood products. The courses covers compliance challenges, strategies and resources to successfully meet those requirements, and collaborative activities to stimulate dialogue among course participants. The courses arm those buying and selling wood products with the latest information about resources and procedures that will allow them to tailor a compliance system to their company's market niche. The course is for ceos, cfos, buyers, compliance staff, customs specialists, sales staff, overseas producers and exporters involved in the wood trade.