Finland: Much uncertainty in the timber market in the coming years

The Finnish timber market is entering a period of heightened uncertainty, shaped…

Sawlog prices ease in Sweden

Roundwood prices in Sweden moved only modestly during the third quarter of…

U.S. sawmill capacity rises but production remains flat

U.S. sawmills continue to operate well below their potential, even as industry…

The CFI Podcast: Chris Duncan discusses the challenges of 2025 and the outlook for 2026

The CFI Podcast: Chris Duncan discusses the challenges of 2025 and the…

Columbia Forest Products updates Grading Guide

Columbia Forest Products updates Grading GuideAndrew Snook Columbia Forest Products recently announced…

Lumber Prices Hit Annual Lows

As is usual for the winter season, in mid-December lumber prices dropped to their lowest of the year. These levels, however, were quite close to where they were at the same time last year — or the year before, depending on the commodity. Despite the quite tumultuous year of on-again/off-again announcements from political leaders, the […] The post Lumber Prices Hit Annual Lows first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

– In Memoriam – Dennis G. “Denny” Hickman

In Memoriam Dennis G. “Denny” Hickman The Penn-York Lumbermen’s Club recently reported that Dennis G. “Denny” Hickman, 65, of Emlenton, PA, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior while in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family early Thursday, November 27, 2025, following a courageous battle with pancreatic […]

In Memoriam – John L. Mallery

In Memoriam – John L. Mallery The following obituary was provided to the National Hardwood Magazine by Javan Mallery. John L. Mallery, 91, of Port Allegany, PA, went to be with his Heavenly Father on December 14, 2025. Just as hardwood lumber embodies strength, endurance and dependability, so too is the legacy John leaves. In […]

Structural shifts reshape softwood lumber markets in the US, Canada and Europe

The United States continues to face a structural deficit in softwood lumber…

China’s housing construction falls to lowest level in two decades

China’s housing construction activity has slumped to its lowest level in more…