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Quality landscape architecture demands quality solutions. Simpson's California Heart redwood decking is the answer for those who want the natural beauty of wood, along with long-lasting performance.

Part of the Simpson Redwood Collection, Califomia Heart is ideal for decking and other outdoor projects. Wane-free and skip-free, California Heart is generally superior to Construction Heart grade redwood. Because it is all heartwood, California Heart is recommended for decks, arbors, gazebos and other applications where natural durability is needed.

Available in dimensions S4S EE: 2x4, 2x6,4x4 pulled to lengths 8' - 20' 2x8, 2x10, 2xl2 available in group lengths of B', 1 0'/14' , 16'/20'

Gall 1-800 -637-7077 for distributor details and product specifications.

Oregon Millwork Plant Opens

Red Cloud Wood Products has added a new moulding mill in Baker City, Or., "to increase service to new and existing customers with their specialty millwork orders."

The company already operates one plant making custom mouldings and millwork in Tualatin, Or. The Baker City facility will specialize in the manufacture of alder, pine and Brasada.

Redwood Conference Nears

This year's Redwood Region Logging Conference will be held March l7 -19 at the Fairgrounds in Eureka, Ca.

Keynote speaker Bruce Vincent, Vincent Logging, Libby, Mt., will discuss this year's theme of "Building Proud Communities from Sustainable Forests." Winner of the national Timber Activist of the Year award, he helped organize the Temperate Forest Foundation and Communities for a Great Northwest.

A logging equipment show will be open thoughout the conference, with small equipment demonstrations to be offered daily.

Those lookins for industrv historv can view displays of antique logging equipment and historical photos. This year, the conference has partnered with the logging sports team at Humboldt State University to re-enact a logging competition from the 1900s.

Up to l6 units will be offered toward Pro Logger Certification, through Associated California Loggers classes on such topics as business practices, working around water, safety, air brake training, and first aid.

Other activities include a golf tournament. trucker rodeo. beer and wine tasting gala, ladies day luncheon, and lumberjack breakfast. The conference will end with a cocktail social and the Timberman's Banquet, which includes two auctions to benefit RRLC's college scholarship fund and announcement of its annual achievement award.

Treated German Pine Listed

In a ruling by the American WoodPreservers' Association's executive committee, German Scots pine treated with ACQ has obtained official listing with the AWPA Book of Standards.

AWPA is the principle standards writing body for the wood preserving industry in the U.S. The standards, established for use in the U.S. and rec- ognized globally, help ensure that treated wood products perform satisfactorily for their intended use.

Lake States Lumber and its affiliate Innovative Pine Technology contracted with Dr. Craig Mclntyre and Donn Keefe to collect and present an extensive data package to the AWPA technical committee. The data was collected under strict AWPA guidelines from the Innovative Pine Technology state-of-the-art computerized treating facility in Duluth, Mn.

AWPA's technical, treatments and executive committees unanimously approved the findings, ratifying the Iisting as part of the Ul-05 AWPA Standard.

The acceptance of German Scots pine proves to have a significant impact on the "prime" or premium grades of treated dimensional lumber. "We have long recognized the benefits and potential for treated Scots pine and are pleased with the boards findings," said Keith Laugen, president, Lake States Lumber. "The market has expressed growing demand for the higher-quality, prime grades and the addition of the imported Scots pine will help minimize the ebb and flow of the supply."