Lumber grading issues often serve as a point of confusion, and at times, frustration to the small sawmills of Colorado. Although lumber grade stamp requirements are often narrowly seen as a barrier to entry into certain markets, they actually provide utility to buyers, sellers, and users of lumber. This Technical Bulletin is provided to explore some of the basics behind lumber grades, such as: how they are developed, how mills can implement lumber...

As an owner and/or operator of a forest products business, or an individual involved with such businesses, we are all familiar with the scrutiny the industry can experience in the public arena on certain environmental topics. This Technical Bulletin was drafted to present some useful facts about our industry and about our forests.

This Technical Bulletin is meant to provide information on government, and non-profit sponsored programs aimed at assisting small businesses in meeting their financing needs. The programs that are outlined generally fall into two categories, those providing loan guarantees, and those providing direct loans.