Vietnam plans 35% export expansion in wood sector by end of decade
Vietnam has set an ambitious target of generating $25 billion in export revenue from wood and wood products by 2030 [...]
January 20, 2026
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Mercosur trade deal seen as boost for Finland’s forest industry
The European Union–Mercosur trade agreement is being welcomed by Finland’s forest sector as a meaningful step for international [...]
January 17, 2026
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U.S. lumber prices jump to near three-month highs on firmer demand and supply pressure
U.S. lumber prices rose sharply this week, with futures climbing above $600 per thousand board feet, the highest level [...]
January 17, 2026
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B.C. reaches lumber understanding with China as U.S. trade pressure persists
British Columbia has signed a new understanding with China aimed at expanding cooperation on modern wood construction, a move provincial [...]
January 17, 2026
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Euroconstruct forecasts gradual recovery in European construction
After two consecutive years of contraction, Europe’s construction industry is moving toward a gradual recovery, according to Euroconstruct. The [...]
January 17, 2026
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EUDR simplification
With the publication on 23 December of an amending regulation in the Official Journal of the European Union, the implementation [...]
January 17, 2026
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Storm Hannes fells up to 4 million cubic metres of forest in Finland
Storm Hannes, which crossed Finland in December, has caused significantly more forest damage than first estimated, according to updated assessments [...]
January 17, 2026
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Swedish kitchen furniture manufacturer Nobia exits UK
Swedish kitchen furniture manufacturer Nobia AB said it will exit the UK market to concentrate on its Nordic operations, citing [...]
January 17, 2026
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Interview: Michael Pfeifer on market adjustment, AI and efficiency
The timber industry is experiencing challenging times – for Michael Pfeifer, the answer lies in a clear focus on efficiency. In [...]
January 16, 2026
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UK softwood market waits for direction in 2026
As the UK softwood trade returned from the holiday period, the market reopened to a landscape marked by hesitation as [...]
January 16, 2026
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