When you come to C&D Lumber, you get more than just wood—you get a partner.  And to us, that means helping you get the most out of your C&D Lumber products.  Below is a list of resources we think you’ll find helpful in dreaming, researching and planning your building projects.  Please note:  C&D Lumber is not affiliated with all of these companies, and as such does not necessarily endorse their respective products.

Timber Industry Affiliates

AFRC – American Forest Resource Council »
http://afrc.ws
“The American Forest Resource Council strives to provide a positive operating environment for the forest products community, representing nearly 100 forest product manufacturers and forest landowners – from small, family-owned companies to large multi-national corporations - in twelve states, west of the Great Lakes.

Douglas Timber Operators »
http://www.dougtimber.org
“Douglas Timber Operators is a community-supported forest products organization whose mission is to actively promote timber harvest, reforestation and production of forest products on public and private timberlands, and the enhancement of healthy forest ecosystems, through multiple use forest management. DTO has served southwestern Oregon since 1968.”

Oregon Department of Forestry »
http://www.odf.state.or.us
To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon's forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.

Oregon Small Woodlands Association »
http://www.oswa.org
Dedicated to the Protection, Management, Use, and Enhancement of Oregon's Forest Resources.

WWPA – Western Wood Products Association »
http://www.wwpa.org
“Western Wood Products Association represents softwood lumber manufacturers in the 12 Western states and Alaska. Supported by Western lumber manufacturers, WWPA delivers lumber grading, quality control, technical, business information and product support services to sawmills as well as those who use softwood lumber products throughout the world.”

Other TIMBER INDUSTRY Resources

The Evergreen Foundation/Evergreen Magazine »
http://www.evergreenmagazine.com
The Evergreen Foundation is a non-profit forestry research and educational organization dedicated to the advancement of science-based forestry and forest policy.  To this end, we publish Evergreen Magazine, a periodic journal designed to keep Foundation members and others abreast of issues and events impacting forests, forest communities and the forest products industry.

Greenspirit »
http://greenspirit.com
“Greenspirit, a concept that combines environmentalism with both a deep appreciation of nature and an enthusiasm for the challenge. "Spirit" as in spiritual and "spirit" as in team spirit.” The Greenspirit website is operated by Patrick Moore, one of Greenpeace’s founders.

OFIC – Oregon Forest Industries Council »
http://www.ofic.com
“The Oregon Forest Industries Council (OFIC) is a trade association representing more than 50 Oregon forestland owners and forest products manufacturing-related firms. Its members own more than 90% of Oregon's industrial forestland base.”

OFRI - Oregon Forest Resource Institute »
http://www.oregonforests.org
“The Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) in 1991 to improve public understanding of the state’s forest resources and to encourage environmentally sound forest management through training and other educational programs for forest landowners. OFRI is funded by a dedicated harvest tax on forest products producers.”

Contractor Resources

Dream Home Source »
http://www.dreamhomesource.com
“Welcome to Dream Home Source, one of the largest collections of house plans, home plans, floor plans, and garage plans online. You can save thousands in architects’ fees by purchasing a stock home plan, and with our customization services, truly create the unique home of your dreams.”

Builder Central »
http://www.buildercentral.com
“The leading building industry directory designed to help you find home builder, home improvement, contractor and more.”

Deck Plans from homeplans.com »
Deck Plans
Downloadable blueprints for Deck plans.

Do-It-Yourself »
http://www.doityourself.com
Resources and information for your home projects.