The amount of sleep we need changes as we get older, and itâs also a personal thing â some of us need more than others. As long as youâre feeling refreshed and alert the next day, youâre probably getting enough. Although there is no magic number of hours, hereâs a general guide for how much sleep you need.
Softwood Lumber. News. The softwood lumber industry is an important sector in the Canadian economy, supporting thousands of jobs in communities across Canada and creating many positive spin-off effects in related industries and services.
1 Softwoods or conifers, from the Latin word meaning âcone-bearing,â have needles rather than leaves. 2  Widely available U.S. softwood trees include cedar, fir, hemlock, pine, redwood and spruce. 3  In a home, softwoods primarily are used as structural lumber such as 2x4s and 2x6s, with limited decorative applications.