Canada’s lumber industry’s eyeing global markets to offset US tariffs
Canada’s lumber industry remains heavily export-dependent, with roughly 65% of production sold abroad. The United States is by [...]
November 15, 2025
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Koskisen fell into the red, but profitability improved in sawmilling
Koskisen’s operating revenue rose by almost a quarter to EUR 83.8 million in July–September, but the company [...]
November 15, 2025
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European Parliament backs simplification of EU anti-deforestation rules
The European Parliament has approved a proposal to reduce due diligence requirements for businesses under the EU’s anti-deforestation [...]
November 15, 2025
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NZ log prices remain subdued due to global uncertainty
November in New Zealand usually signals the start of increased harvesting activity as more favourable weather supports higher productivity, and [...]
November 15, 2025
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US lumber prices expected to surge by Q2 2026 as tariffs restrict imports
Lumber prices in the United States are projected to rise sharply by the second quarter of 2026, driven by ongoing [...]
November 14, 2025
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Wood shortage: German sawmills complain-forest owners respond with criticism
German sawmills are running short of wood. The raw material shortage is forcing some operations to implement short-time work [...]
November 14, 2025
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Greta vs. SCA: Nestlé reduces purchases from northern Sweden suppliers
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has once again drawn international attention to forestry in northern Sweden. In recent weeks, she joined [...]
November 14, 2025
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Metsä Group confirms major staff cuts as softwood lumber market remains weak
Metsä Group has concluded the change negotiations in Finland that began in October as part of its extensive cost-saving [...]
November 14, 2025
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Lumber drops to September-2024 lows
Lumber futures slid below $520 per thousand board feet, the lowest since September 2024, because the expected autumn demand lull [...]
November 14, 2025
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EOS: Europe’s softwood lumber production stable, but profitability under strain
Softwood lumber production in EOS member countries plus the UK peaked in 2021. From the second half of 2022, markets [...]
November 13, 2025
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