China: Boom in Covid cases blocks ports and can impact global trade

China is one step away from the perfect storm. The removal of…

More sawmill curtailments in North America

Steven M. Anthony, President of Anthony Timberlands, Inc. (ATI), announced that effective…

Mayr-Melnhof to sell a sawmill in Russia

Austrian Mayr-Melnhof Holz sold its sawmill MM-Efimovsky in Russia to Aspek-Les, according to the…

Indonesia and Brazil raise “serious concerns” about EU deforestation law

On 28 November 2022, a joint letter from Indonesia and Brazil addressed…

National Timber Group to acquire NORclad in UK

UK’s National Timber Group (NTG) announces that NORclad has become the latest…

New Zealand’s export log prices fall due to the impact of exchange rates

In December 2022, the average export log (AWG) price across New Zealand…

Capitalizing On The Green Benefits Of Preserved Wood

Many building products try to dress up claims of being environmentally friendly. However, much like the evil stepsisters trying on Cinderella’s lost slipper, these claims rarely fit easily with the actual truth. Fortunately, wood products offer a great green story that today’s customers want to hear. For wood used in outdoor exposures, preservative-treated wood provides […]

Wood or Composite Decking: Which is Best?

Eric Gee, Southern Forest Products Association Executive Director It may be winter, but it’s never too early to start planning your deck project for the spring. Each year, more than a million decks are built or upgraded in America, and homeowners are rediscovering the charm and energy-saving practicality of porches. Beauty, added value, and comfort […]

Canadian Spotted Laternfly (SFL) Import Concerns Now Accepting Risk Management Comments

NHLA received the following notice from the Government of Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is seeking feedback on a risk management document (RMD) RMD-22-03 Pest risk management document: risk management proposal for spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula). The RMD provides an assessment of pest risk management options to manage the risk of spotted lanternfly […]

Government announces requirement to provide more freight rail data

Government announces requirement to provide more freight rail dataJennifer Ellson Today, Minister…