West Fraser reports large profits in Q3/2020 on higher lumber prices
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it swung to a large profit in the third quarter on higher lumber prices [...]
November 3, 2020
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France: Bark beetle wood volume expected to double in 2021
The bark beetle crisis has affected spruce forests in the north-eastern quarter of France since the summer of 2018 [...]
November 3, 2020
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Wood in short supply in global markets expected to increase prices
The easing of lockdown conditions in many countries are causing significant upward pressure. These include a [...]
November 2, 2020
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UK Government urges timber traders to prepare for changes at the end of 2020
Businesses trading timber between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) are being urged by the [...]
November 2, 2020
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Canfor reports an an all-time record results for its lumber segment
The first of B.C.'s three forestry majors released third quarter financial results Thursday that [...]
November 2, 2020
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Prices for New Zealand’s exported logs on the rise as demand in China is strong
Domestic demand for logs and sawn timber in New Zealand remains strong with regional differences in log supply and demand [...]
November 2, 2020
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Downward trend in roundwood prices in Sweden continues in Q3/2020
The trend of decreasing delivery roundwood prices continued during the third quarter of 2020 in Sweden [...]
October 28, 2020
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Raute received large order from LLC Plitwood in Russia
Raute Corporation has received orders worth approximately Euro 55 million from LLC Plitwood in Russia. The [...]
October 28, 2020
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Strong demand for logs in China due to busy construction season
Log inventory in China has increased about 300k m3 in the last month to around 4.6m m3, with congestion [...]
October 28, 2020
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European lumber exporters expanding sales outside Europe
European lumber exporters have expanded their sales overseas from 30% to 45% over the past ten years, with Asia receiving [...]
October 27, 2020
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