Exports of logs to China under threat due to phytosanitary requirements
The National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) has been made aware of a developing situation involving the exports of logs to [...]
May 2, 2018
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New Zealand log exports recover after Chinese New Year
The export log market in New Zealand picked up after the slowdown ahead of the Chinese New Year period. Thus [...]
May 2, 2018
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Strong lumber markets in the US and Europe increased the global sawlog price by 10%
The Global Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) increased substantially, driven by strengthening lumber markets in both the US and Europe. The [...]
April 17, 2018
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Daiken cleared to buy MDF plant in New Zealand
The Commerce Commission in New Zealand has granted clearance for Daiken New Zealand to acquire 100% of the shares in [...]
April 5, 2018
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Greenpeace to withdraw from FSC
Greenpeace is withdrawing from the main global group for certifying sustainable wood products, saying it is failing to protect natural [...]
March 27, 2018
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New Zealand’s XLam to start CLT production at site in Australia
New Zealand wood products manufacturer XLam started manufacturing Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) panels at its Wodonga site in Australia. [...]
March 8, 2018
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Timber construction in Australia might be allowed up to 8 storeys
The Forest and Wood Products Australia (FWPA) insisted to make some changes in the National Construction Code (NCC) as to [...]
February 12, 2018
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10 market predictions for the global wood industry in 2018
In 2018, the US lumber producers will supply most of the 1.5bbf production gap in British Columbia, while the [...]
February 7, 2018
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New Zealand log prices set new record on booming Chinese demand
Export log prices in New Zealand reached new record in January 2018, boosted by continued strong demand from China, a [...]
January 24, 2018
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Global furniture production dominated by China
Total furniture production in the world’s 100 largest countries, by GDP, was valued at USUS$430 billion in 2017 [...]
January 19, 2018
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