Latvia’s timber industry in 2026: stability under pressure
Latvia’s timber industry enters 2026 no longer in crisis, but far from comfortable. After the extraordinary volatility of the [...]
January 22, 2026
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Spanish timber trade upbeat about 2026
The Spanish timber sector has positive prospects in 2026 according to the views expressed at latest meeting of the Board [...]
January 22, 2026
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Task force begins work to reshape Canada’s forest sector
Canada’s forest sector has entered a new phase of strategic reassessment. Facing prolonged trade pressures, shifting construction demand and [...]
January 22, 2026
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70% harvesting requirement sparks concern across Russia’s forestry sector
Russia’s timber industry is pushing back against proposed regulatory changes that would tighten forest development requirements, warning that rigid [...]
January 22, 2026
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Germany’s timber market in 2026: high prices, tight supply and a fragile balance
Germany’s timber market entered 2026 under continued strain. Across almost all assortments—spruce and pine sawlogs, industrial roundwood, hardwoods [...]
January 21, 2026
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Nova Scotia pushes back against fellow provinces over stumpage as Canada–U.S. lumber dispute deepens
Nova Scotia has formally challenged claims from several larger Canadian provinces that its timber pricing system undermines Canada’s position [...]
January 21, 2026
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“Timber prices are too high” – Czech minister dismisses director general of state forests
The dismissal of Dalibor Šafařík from the position of Director General of Lesy České republiky (Lesy ČR) has refocused [...]
January 21, 2026
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European pulp and paper industry welcomes signing of EU–Mercosur trade agreement, urges swift ratification
The Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi) has welcomed the signing of the EU–Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and called [...]
January 21, 2026
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Finland’s timber trade volumes fell sharply in 2025 as market activity slowed
Finland’s timber market experienced a pronounced slowdown in 2025, with trading activity falling well below the levels seen in [...]
January 21, 2026
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Log cartel case: damage claims against German states enter decisive phase
A long-running dispute over alleged anti-competitive practices in the marketing of softwood logs by German state forestry enterprises [...]
January 20, 2026
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