Compared to many other building materials, harvesting and milling framing lumber releases relatively little carbon. But most lumber also requires removing trees that could still be capturing carbon if left in the forest. In addition, leaving the roots and branches of cut trees to rot in the forest contributes to atmospheric carbon. The combined impacts make wood a less than optimal material for lowering a building's carbon footprint.
Compared to many other building materials, harvesting and milling framing lumber releases relatively little carbon. But most lumber also requires removing trees that could still be capturing carbon if left in the forest. In addition, leaving the roots and branches of cut trees to rot in the forest contributes to atmospheric carbon. The combined impacts make wood a less than optimal material for lowering a building's carbon footprint.

International Forest Products (IFP) promoted Michael Collins to the role of senior vice president.

“I am thrilled that Michael has accepted this position at IFP,” Daniel Kraft, president and CEO at IFP, said in a news release. “Over the past 14 years, he has been a loyal and committed member of our team, and his exceptional efforts have had a direct impact on the growth of our business. I look forward to working closely with Michael in his new role as we plan for the future of IFP.”

Collins joined IFP in 2008 and has served in a variety of roles, including logistics, sales operations, and trading. In the new role, he will continue to oversee IFP’s domestic containerboard trading. Additionally, Collins will also focus on strategies to improve IFP’s operational efficiency and to prepare the company for future growth. Collins will also assume responsibility for IFP’s Market Intelligence and Information Technology departments.

IFP is a North American trade of forest products commodities.