Average Monthly Cedar Prices 1x12 std & btr $38e 390 391 404 428 459 481 462 434 431 485 52r 545 199U92 1x6 #3 $164 165 r70 170 175 190 t92 185 180 l9l 209 258 297 Uzx6Y gr clr bvl siding $se1 599 584 571 56r 620 670 670 670 672 691 724 733 red cedar going? T h. current recession has hit the I forest industry like a giant sledgehammer with shutdowns and cutbacks occurring in all areas. Logging shutdowns, both seasonal and recession induced, have reduced the supply of cedar logs available for processing. However, any shortages are likely to be a short term situation caused by the economic slump, experts says,

ing on a major promotional program forcedarproducts inthe U.S. thisyear."

The WRCLA program will stress the natural properties of cedar that make it an appropriate and high quality wood for residential use. Ken McClelland, general manager of WRCLA'S new satellite office in Vancouver, says, "The program will help end users fully understand the unique qualities of cedar and will provide product quality assurance. We will be putting field staff in place to assist purchasers in targeting the right grade for the right end use and to monitorproduct quality." (See p. 10 for related story.)