Archives: 2020

Timber supply chain in UK ready for business

The timber supply chain in UK is gearing up for business  with almost all businesses to reopen in May.  [...]

Severe crisis in Central Europe due to the bark beetle infestation

    Between 2017 and 2019, over 270 million m3 of standing timber in Central Europe has been [...]

Sawn softwood prices in Chinese on the rise

    The interruption of the supply chain from China to Europe and Russia led to a lack [...]

Södra ends furlough in Mönsterås sawmill

Södra has now ended the furlough scheme introduced at the sawmill and port at Mönsterås in April [...]

Roundwood purchases drop sharply in Finland

The timber trade has been quieter in recent years than in recent years.    In January-April [...]

COVID-19 pandemic could revive B.C. forestry industry

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced Canadians to use more disposable products such as cups, bags and masks, which has [...]

Australian timber industry tries to save 2020 bushfire damaged logs

    The 2020 bushfire season in Australia was one of the harshest fire seasons on record.  [...]

Would to become more important for the construction in the future, says EU official

“WOOD WOULD BECOME MORE IMPORTANT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR IN THE FUTURE” .    This was stated by [...]

Austria: High volumes of damaged wood cause timber market and price pressure

Long-lasting drought, extreme weather events, increasing social demands and difficult market conditions make it difficult for forestry companies in [...]

Homag acquires Chinese partner

    Homag Group is strengthening its leading market position in China with an acquisition.    [...]