Month: January 2023

274 posts

West Fraser to curtail Florida sawmills, cites high log costs and weak markets

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it will indefinitely curtail its Perry…

Skeena Sawmills to shut down log deliveries temporarily

Skeena Sawmills has stopped taking logs at its Terrace sawmill for three…

WoodMarket Prices: Accurate Pricing Data Made Simple

WoodMarket Prices: Accurate Pricing Data Made Simple As you may have already…

Austria criticizes ”restrictive” EU forest regulations

For the mountainous country of Austria, the important protective forests – forests…

Congo: Ban on log exports comes into force

Since January 1, 2023, the log export ban in the Republic of…

N. American lumber prices rise due to production cuts but not for long

The chill in North America’s housing market has lumber traders saying the…

Interfor to reduce lumber production by 8% for Q1 on lower demand

Interfor Corp. says it will reduce lumber production by at least eight…

Swedish sawn timber export prices continue to decline

In November 2022, for the 5th month in a row, Swedish sawnwood…

Romania: Low levels of wood offered for state auctions; prices are still at a high level

The average prices at auctions organized by Romania’s National Forestry Authority –…

CFI and COFI’s photo competition entries wow the judges

CFI and COFI’s photo competition entries wow the judgesJennifer Ellson Winners will…