10/13/2026
Check it out we have an entire week! As a sawmill, we manufacture lumber by processing raw logs into various grades of boards, planks, and other wood products.
Wisconsin’s forests cover nearly half of our state and are a vital part of our collective history, culture and economy. Likewise, the Forest Products industry provides valuable jobs and contributes significantly to the economy. Forest Products Week offers an opportunity to learn about sustainable forest practices and to develop an appreciation for the valuable resources that Wisconsin forests provide.
Forest Products Week 2026 starts on Sunday, Oct. 18. Tours and special events will be hosted throughout the week at various locations, including logging sites, sawmills, paper manufacturers, secondary and urban wood manufacturers.
Please save the date and join us at one of our events. To check out what’s happening, go to: https://www.uwsp.edu/wisconsin-forestry-center/homepage/community-education/wisconsin-forest-products-week-2026/
National Forest Products Week was established in 1960 with a proclamation brought forth from Congress and approved by President Kennedy, Public Law 86-753 (36 U.S.C. 123). The language in the proclamation cited the importance of forest products, dating back to the country's founding and its ever-demanding growth cycles. From building materials and paper products to furniture and bioenergy, wood has a central tie to our daily lives.
Today, decades after its launch, National Forest Products Week celebrates one of our nation's most valuable resources and the people who transform trees into countless products that improve our lives.