EU’s new environmental standards are starting to shape the wood industry

The EU’s new sustainability regulations are significantly affecting industries both within and beyond its borders. The wood industry, in particular, is facing increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices in wood production, processing, and sales. While these regulations aim to promote environmentally friendly operations, they also require effort across the entire value chain. The European Union introduced the deforestation regulation (EUDR) in June 2023, with an 18-month transition period. The main goal is to reduce deforestation and forest degradation. The regulation requires companies to prove that the wood they handle comes from sustainable sources and has not ...