UK urged to treat imported timber as national security issue
The UK’s reliance on imported timber should be formally recognised as a national security risk, according to a policy [...]
March 27, 2026
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Canada opens door to lumber export limits in talks with U.S.
Canadian officials are considering the possibility of limiting softwood lumber exports to the United States as part of efforts to [...]
March 27, 2026
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11th International Hardwood Conference Antwerp, 5–6 November 2026
The 11th International Hardwood Conference will take place in Antwerp on 5–6 November 2026, bringing together key participants from [...]
March 27, 2026
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French sawmills change hands as consolidation quietly accelerates
A series of sawmill acquisitions across France is taking place against the backdrop of a deeper restructuring of the forest [...]
March 27, 2026
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Oil volatility returns, wood markets take the hit
Oil markets have turned volatile again, and the effects are feeding into timber. Brent crude fell from around $110 [...]
March 26, 2026
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Log prices in Europe show no sign of softening
European log markets remain firm in early 2026, even as sawmills continue to deal with weak lumber demand and squeezed [...]
March 26, 2026
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Finnish sawmill company says spruce prices remain more stable than pine
Finnish sawmill company Westas reported improved results for 2025, as what it describes as a relatively balanced lumber market helped [...]
March 26, 2026
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UK: Panels manufacturer says construction is short on skills, not demand
Wood-based panels manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY has called for deeper collaboration to solve the UK construction industry skills crisis, warning [...]
March 26, 2026
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China softwood lumber imports drop nearly 30% in Jan.-Feb. 2026
China’s softwood lumber imports continued to contract in the opening months of 2026, with Chinese customs data and domestic [...]
March 26, 2026
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EU forest growth exceeds harvesting levels
Forests across the European Union are growing at a faster rate than they are being harvested, according to the latest [...]
March 26, 2026
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