Fluctuating softwood markets in France

The softwood markets in France are not really easy to follow. Prices for Douglas fir, for example, have been constantly fluctuating since 2020, and even the most knowledgeable professionals struggle to see clearly. "We indeed lack visibility, and it is very difficult to make predictions, even in the short term. No one had anticipated what has been happening for the past two years," says Jean-Philippe Bazot, who refuses to make any predictions, despite his expertise. As a forest operator and sawmill owner from Morvan, he presides over the France Douglas association, among other professional responsibilities. The COVID ...