Forestry

New Zealand log prices down and have potential to fall further this summer

    The age-old adage 'what goes up must come down' has played out as expected with [...]

Swedish Setra maintains full sawmill production despite pandemic

Swedish sawmiller Setra says COVID-19 is continuing to cause uncertainty but it has succeeded in maintaining full sawmill production [...]

Lumber shortage and rising prices affecting N. American construction industry

A shortage of lumber is affecting the North American construction industry in what's usually its busiest time of the [...]

Segezha Group boosts sales of sawn softwood

The volume of sawn-softwood sold by Segezha Group in the first quarter was 9.0 % higher than a year [...]

Swiss Krono sees positive timber construction future, despite Covid-19

Wood-based panels producer Swiss Krono Group says its production and sales of OSB is holding up well despite economic [...]

Radiata pine logs under pressure in Chinese timber markets

The Chinese timber market is currently under the influence of increased rain weather and rising temperatures.     [...]

Abolishment of periodic customs declaration to slow down Russia’s wood exports

    In June, Russia abolished periodic customs declaration of wood and wood products (TN VED 44). The [...]

Prices for New Zealand exported logs to China dropping

CFR price in China has fallen further to stabilise at 110 USD per JASm3 for  New Zealand A grade logs [...]

India to remove ban on use of timber in building construction after 25 years

After 25 years, India has removed the ban on use of timber in construction of buildings.     [...]

Finland: Koskisen plans huge sawmill investment

    Koskisen group is planning an extensive sawmill investment in Järvelä, Finland. The planned investment is [...]