Finnish forestry giants prepared to face the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the early part of the year was still reasonably good for large Finnish forestry companies. [...]
June 1, 2020
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EU organisations to reaffirm their support for FLEGT and EUTR
Feedback received by the EC on their “fitness check” of the FLEGT and EUTR regulations indicates a high degree of [...]
June 1, 2020
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Klausner Lumber One to be sold in 90 days
The Klausner Group's first US sawmill, Klausner Lumber One in Florida, is scheduled to be sold within 90 days [...]
June 1, 2020
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Lithuania: Roundwood prices fall sharply in March 2020
In March 2020, pine logs in Lithuania were priced at € 56/ m3 (-24% compared to March [...]
June 1, 2020
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COVID-19 pandemic is impacting raw material availability for wood pellet producers
A pellet producer survey shows that the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting raw material availability. Most [...]
May 28, 2020
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US lumber prices pushed higher by pandemic
Rising demand stemming from a surge of do-it-yourself projects from consumers working at home coupled with restricted supply [...]
May 28, 2020
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German forests threatened by drought and bark beetle infestation
Despite the rain at the beginning of May it is not sufficient to replenish the water storage in the forests [...]
May 28, 2020
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Estonian roundwood prices pick up in March
The prices for roundwood in Estonia have mostly increased during March 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic [...]
May 28, 2020
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Role of certification in EUTR disputed by European organizations
A point of difference amongst organisations providing feedback to the EU is the role of private sector certification systems like [...]
May 28, 2020
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Eurozone construction activity falls to all-time low
The IHS Markit Eurozone Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 15.1 in April, a new record low which [...]
May 28, 2020
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