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Canada opens door to lumber export limits in talks with U.S.

Canadian officials are considering the possibility of limiting softwood lumber exports to…

French sawmills change hands as consolidation quietly accelerates

A series of sawmill acquisitions across France is taking place against the…

Holmen cuts sawmill output as Middle East disruption drives up costs

Holmen AB is reducing production at its Bygdsiljum sawmill as disruptions to…

Moelven through a tough year of losses and sawmill closures

Moelven Industrier ASA reported a sharp deterioration in results for 2025, as…

Japan becomes Canada’s anchor timber market as exporters rebalance away from the US

Japan has emerged as the leading overseas destination for Canadian timber, reflecting…

U.S. slaps 80% retroactive duty on Chinese plywood imports

The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed steep preliminary countervailing duties on…

European pulp and paper industry welcomes signing of EU–Mercosur trade agreement, urges swift ratification

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (Cepi) has welcomed the signing of…

Finland’s timber trade volumes fell sharply in 2025 as market activity slowed

Finland’s timber market experienced a pronounced slowdown in 2025, with trading activity…

HS Timber expands lumber capacities to 4m m³

After a phase of retrenchment marked by shutdowns and asset sales in…

British Columbia promotes forestry and wood products in India under Look West strategy

British Columbia is stepping up efforts to diversify its forestry and wood…