Global lumber-exporting countries increased their shipments in early 2019
The uptick in demand for lumber continued in early 2019, with most of the major lumber [...]
July 1, 2019
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Recovery in EU softwood lumber deliveries to China this year
After a -32% drop in exports last year, European softwood lumber deliveries to China have recovered [...]
July 1, 2019
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EU requests arbitration with Ukraine on wood export ban
The EU requested the establishment of an arbitration panel under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement on [...]
July 1, 2019
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EU sawmill industry hit by bark beetle outbreaks and wildfires
On 18 June 2019, EOS, together with its Member, Fachverband der Holzindustrie Österreichs, hosted the EOS General Assembly and [...]
July 1, 2019
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Sharp decline in revenues for Kronospan in Bulgaria
Kronospan Bulgaria, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cyprus-based Konikato Holdings, said that its net loss [...]
July 1, 2019
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WWF criticizes FSC for its activity in Russia
The seal of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is considered by environmental organizations to be the most demanding international certificate [...]
July 1, 2019
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Falling parquet production and consumption in Europe
After three years of moderate growth or stabilisation, and despite a generally good start of the year, the overall consumption [...]
June 27, 2019
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Swedish wood construction – a key point on the agenda at the first UN-Habitat Assembly
Swedish wood construction was a key point on the agenda at the first UN-Habitat Assembly, which focused on innovations [...]
June 27, 2019
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Record logging volume in Finland
78.2 million cubic metres of roundwood was felled in the forests of Finland in 2018 [...]
June 27, 2019
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Global trade of softwood lumber reaches the second highest level in history
Global trade of softwood lumber reached 120 million m3 in 2018, the second highest level on [...]
June 26, 2019
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