EU abandons ‘No Risk’ EUDR status, sticks to December 2025 deadline
Simplified requirements for countries with sustainable forest management practices and a potential emergency delay are part of the latest discussions [...]
December 10, 2024
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San Group files for creditor protection after Port Alberni layoffs
San Group, which operates two sawmills and a remanufacturing plant in Port Alberni, is facing financial difficulties and has implemented [...]
December 10, 2024
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Segezha Group plans €980 million SPO to manage debt
The forestry holding Segezha Group plansto place an additional share issue by closed subscription at a price of €0.017 [...]
December 10, 2024
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Roseburg Forest Products streamlines operations
Roseburg Forest Products recently announced the layoff of approximately 2.5% of its workforce across North American operations, citing soft [...]
December 10, 2024
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Timber! New book reveals how wood can help save the planet from climate change
As the director of public affairs at CEI-Bois (the European Confederation of the Woodworking Industry) and EOS (the European [...]
December 10, 2024
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Operations of Metsä Group’s Suolahti plywood mill to close down in stages
The statutory negotiations concerning Metsä Wood’s Suolahti plywood mill, part of Metsä Group, which began in October, have ended [...]
December 6, 2024
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Austria and Germany welcome EUDR postponement but call for urgent revision
On December 3, 2024, the European Union provisionally agreed to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by [...]
December 6, 2024
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Stora Enso’s giant forest sales may attract others
Stora Enso plans to sell twelve percent of its forest holdings, which corresponds to 168,000 hectares. It is the [...]
December 6, 2024
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Germany: Wood market under pressure due to economic instability and weak construction sector
The German timber industry is entering a period of significant change. As 2024 ends, rising prices for softwood sawlogs reflect [...]
December 6, 2024
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Trade tensions and new regulations shape the future of hardwood markets
The 2024 International Hardwood Conference (IHC) brought together industry experts, market analysts, and trade representatives to discuss the evolving landscape [...]
December 6, 2024
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