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UK working group signals likely impact of rising energy costs on timber prices

Rising energy costs are likely to affect timber prices in Q4 and…

EU Parliament groups rally behind plans to end biomass subsidies

The three largest political groups in the European Parliament have backed proposals…

Poland’s wood industry calls for change in State Forests’ sales policy

Organizations representing entrepreneurs in Poland’s timber industry whose existence depends on the…

Finland: Signs of revival in roundwood prices at the end of the holiday season

There are clear signs of revival in Finland’s wood prices compared to…

New large glulam production facility to be built in the US

SmartLam North America’s Dothan Division plans to construct a new production facility…

Estonia: Some sawmills face closure due to fall in demand and high energy prices

Some Estonian sawmills may need to close by year end, at least…

Vietnamese timber exporters struggle to find new markets

Contrary to full orders at the beginning of the year, Vietnamese wood…

Skyrocketing firewood prices, shortages spread across Europe

As gas and electricity prices skyrocket, many households in Europe are turning…

North American softwood lumber prices rise 10%, despite weak housing market

North American softwood lumber prices broke a three-week losing streak and edged higher…

Italian woodworking technologies business revives this year

Italian woodworking technologies recently recorded a positive exporting trend this year. The…