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  • Forestry
  • February 21, 2024 07:37

German Wood Congress 2024 in November

The German Wood Congress will take place on November 20th and 21st, 2024 in the Alte Federnfabrik on the Böhler site in Düsseldorf. With the large industry meeting, the German Sawmill and Wood Industry Association (DeSH) is bringing together the leading players from forests and wood for the fourth time to exchange ideas with guests from business, science and politics as well as numerous specialist exhibitors about current developments and the future of the wood industry ... [more...]

  • Forestry
  • February 21, 2024 07:36

Boise Cascade reports Q4 earnings decline

Boise Cascade, one of the leading companies in the lumber and building materials sector, reported a downturn in its financial performance for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2023. ... [more...]

  • Forestry
  • February 20, 2024 17:21

UK timber product embodied carbon data released by UKTD

Timber Development UK (TDUK) – the UK’s trade association for the timber supply chain – has released average carbon data for the 10 major timber product categories.... [more...]

  • Market Prices
  • February 20, 2024 12:11

Austria: Spruce log prices slightly increasing in February 2024

Despite the still subdued construction industry, spruce sawn logs are enjoying noticeable demand in Austria. According to the Chamber of Agriculture, damaged wood resulting from storms... [more...]

  • Forestry
  • February 20, 2024 10:21

UK switches to indirect imports of tropical sawnwood

UK imports of tropical sawnwood were 92,346 cu.m in the first eleven months of last year, 12% less than the same period in 2022.... [more...]

  • Special Reports
  • February 19, 2024 09:52

ETIC steps up to remind the European Timber Industry is undoubtedly part of the solution to achieve a carbon-neutral economy

ETIC, the European Timber Industries Confederation, replies to recent false and biased allegations on negative effects of use of wood.... [more...]

  • Forestry
  • February 19, 2024 09:45

UK tropical wood and wooden furniture imports 30% below long-term average

The trajectory of UK imports of tropical wood products continues sharply downwards. In fact, the latest trade data shows that imports in the closing months of 2023 were heading towards an all-time low. ... [more...]

  • Forestry
  • February 19, 2024 08:43

Sharp rise in Vietnamese wood product exports in January 2024

It is estimated that in January 2024 Vietnam's exports of wood and wood products will reach US$1.4 billion, up 5% compared to December 2023 and up 75% compared to January 2023. In particular, the export of wood products is estimated at US$924 million, down 3% compared to December 2023 but up 87% compared to January 2023.... [more...]

  • Forestry
  • February 16, 2024 10:53

US imports of tropical hardwood products weak in 2023

US imports of tropical hardwoods and related products declined in 2023, particularly sawnwood and plywood.... [more...]

  • Forestry
  • February 16, 2024 10:53

West Fraser Timber reports $167 million loss in 2023

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. faced a challenging yet transformative year in 2023, concluding with fourth-quarter sales of $1.514 billion against a backdrop of a $153 million net loss, or $(1.87) per diluted share.... [more...]

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