Swedish wood industry leaders call for delay of EU deforestation law
Only months remain before the EU's new deforestation regulation takes effect, raising serious concerns for the Swedish wood and [...]
September 26, 2024
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Von der Leyen could delay EUDR timetable
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a way out of the deadlock in the enforcement of the [...]
September 25, 2024
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2024 is a year of survival for the Latvian timber industry
For the Latvian wood industry, this is a year of survival, not development, said Artūrs Bukonts, executive director of [...]
September 25, 2024
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US lumber prices on the rise
US lumber prices held above $510 per thousand board feet, trading close to the four-week high of $516 touched [...]
September 24, 2024
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Austria: Softwood log prices mostly stable in September
Austria's industry and construction sector remain in recession. Private consumption has also weakened and, despite last year’s wage [...]
September 24, 2024
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Finland: Log prices 10% higher yoy
In standing sales in August, the average price of spruce logs in Finland remained above EUR 82 and that of [...]
September 24, 2024
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More lumber mill curtailments in North America
The lumber industry in North America continues to face challenging market conditions, leading to further curtailments in operations. Two major [...]
September 24, 2024
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UPM and Södra cooperate for lignin-based solutions
Södra's new factory will be Sweden's first commercial kraft lignin production facility and the largest of its [...]
September 24, 2024
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Bad mood among German sawmills: weak economy, construction crisis and EUDR
The current economic development and future challenges were the focus of a survey conducted among more than 100 member companies [...]
September 20, 2024
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Brazil urges EU to suspend anti-deforestation law
Brazil said Thursday it has urged the EU to suspend the implementation of a ban on imports of products driving [...]
September 20, 2024
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