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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Australia’s Timberlink to enter CLT business
The Timberlink Australia Board has approved plans to enter the growing mass timber market enabled through building a [...]
February 24, 2020
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BSW Timber acquired by private equity firm
BSW Group, the UK’s largest forestry and sawmilling business, has been acquired by private equity firm Endless [...]
February 24, 2020
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Swedish forest industry affected by weak European markets; virus can reduce exports to China
As a whole, 2019 was a good year for the Swedish forest industry, but not as favorable as 2018. A [...]
February 19, 2020
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Czech Republic: Bark beetle infestation expected to double this year and again in 2021
Bark beetle will attack up to 60 million cubic meters of wood this year in the Czech Republic [...]
February 19, 2020
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Price of pellets in Germany slides due to mild weather
The price of wood pellets fell slightly in February. The average price for a 6 t purchase quantity [...]
February 19, 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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Södra announces “extensive investments” in its Värö CLT plant
Swedish forest owners association Södra has announced that it will make "extensive investments" in its sawmill at Vär [...]
February 19, 2020
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