FSC to release improved trademark license agreement
The revised and improved license agreement for the FSC certification scheme will initially be implemented with a pilot phase, starting [...]
March 2, 2020
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China to remove tariffs on U.S. hardwoods
Based on reports from the Agricultural Specialist at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing as well as the [...]
February 24, 2020
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Tough lumber market results in big loss for Canfor
Canfor, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based lumber and pulp producer, reported that fourth quarter 2019 sales increased 7.5% to [...]
February 24, 2020
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China blocked by the coronavirus: import-export at risk
China's isolation from coronavirus is turning into a logistical nightmare that threatens to have a heavy impact [...]
February 24, 2020
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Slight drop in U.S. softwood lumber production
U.S. sawmills produced 32.612 billion board ft. (bbf) of softwood lumber in the first 11 months [...]
February 19, 2020
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Coronavirus disrupts wood trade in China and starts to shake the global wood industry
As the coronavirus is spreading throughout China, there are many fears that the virus could disrupt the wood [...]
February 17, 2020
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Reduced Chinese tariffs on US wood products entered into force
The China Customs Tariff Commission issued a notice on 6 February 2020 stating that China will halve the additional tariffs [...]
February 17, 2020
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Arauco closes second plant in U.S. in a month
Arauco has announced it will be closing its medium density fiberboard (MDF) production facility in Eugene, Oregon, as [...]
February 13, 2020
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British Columbia forest sector’s problems not solved by reduced duties
News the U.S. government plans to reduce duties on Canadian softwood lumber is good for B.C. lumber producers [...]
February 10, 2020
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China halves tariffs on $75 Billion in U.S. goods, including wood products
China announced Thursday that it will cut existing tariffs on $75 billion worth of U.S. goods in [...]
February 10, 2020
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