War in Ukraine and its immediate effects for the global timber market
Trade with Ukraine has considerably reduced following the martial law in Ukraine and the mobilization of men. For sites that [...]
March 22, 2022
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Stora Enso’s sawmill continues to operate in Karelia, Russian media says
According to Stora Enso, production at the sawmill is at a standstill, but wage payments will [...]
March 22, 2022
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Estonia: Calls for increase in logging due to wood shortage caused by war in Ukraine
A joint communique sent to Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas from the Estonian Chamber of [...]
March 21, 2022
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Finland: Versowood to acquire Kissakoski sawmill
Versowood has bought the Kissakoski sawmill in Hirvensalmi. The sawmill owned by Veisto Oy will be transferred to Versowood in [...]
March 21, 2022
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US homebuilders urge the Biden administration to end lumber tariffs
Jerry Konter, Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) urged the Biden administration to increase domestic production of [...]
March 17, 2022
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Ante-holz puts into operation a new CLT plant in Germany
Ante-holz puts into operation Ledinek's CLT-plant in Bromskirchen-Somplar, Germany. The first CLT [...]
March 17, 2022
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Metsä Group prepares for wood raw material availability problems
Metsä Group is prepared for the problems of availability of wood raw material caused by the [...]
March 17, 2022
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Global forestry machinery manufacturers hit by delivery stop to Russia
The Ukraine war has had a significant impact on the global economy. The manufacturers of forest machines are also affected [...]
March 17, 2022
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Estonia: Timber industry to be hit hard by trade bans with Russia and Belarus
The volume of felling in the state forest should be increased rapidly and a clear framework [...]
March 15, 2022
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European wood supply chain significantly impacted by war in Ukraine
War in Ukraine is expected to put significant pressure on the supply of wood in Europe [...]
March 15, 2022
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