Climate-driven forest disturbances could slash Europe’s timber value by up to 42%
Rising wildfires, storms, and pest outbreaks linked to climate change could cost Europe’s forestry sector billions of euros annually [...]
September 23, 2025
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Canada backs down on some U.S. lumber tariffs
Canada withdrew challenges against some import taxes the US levied against softwood lumber in what the government called a “strategic [...]
September 20, 2025
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Billerud’s cost-saving program could affect over 600 jobs
To strengthen its competitiveness, Billerud has decided to introduce a cost-saving program. The goal is to achieve annual savings [...]
September 20, 2025
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China’s plywood exports rise in the first half
China’s plywood exports reached 6.49 million cubic metres in the first half of 2025, valued at US$2 [...]
September 20, 2025
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Stihl CEO: “Regulations makes Europeans slow, tariffs disrupt markets“
US tariffs are disrupting global markets and diverting Chinese exports to Europe, according to Stihl CEO Michael Traub. The company [...]
September 19, 2025
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EU wood pellet imports forecast to recover in 2025
EU demand for pellets has significantly outpaced domestic production over the past ten years, resulting in increased imports from the [...]
September 19, 2025
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Vida AB completes $164 million acquisition of Karl Hedin Sågverk
In July, it was reported that Vida had entered into an agreement to acquire AB Karl Hedin Sågverk [...]
September 19, 2025
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U.S. lumber prices drop further
Lumber futures fell toward $560 per thousand board feet, as demand softened and supply remained ample. US housing starts [...]
September 19, 2025
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Austria: Roundwood shortage likely to push up prices in autumn
Upper Austrian sawmills are looking for softwood logs to fill their warehouses this fall. However, due to the shortage of [...]
September 19, 2025
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Construction recovery: Germany sees sharp rise in building permits
Germany saw a significant recovery in building permits for residential construction in July 2025, marking positive news for the country [...]
September 19, 2025
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