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Canfor to invest US$210 million to build a new sawmill in southern Alabama

Canfor Corporation will invest approximately US$210 million to build a new, state-of-the-art sawmill…

German lumber prices start to fall in summer; autumn evolution uncertain

After the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, timber prices rose sharply in…

European lawmakers battle over whether to limit wood pellets for energy

A European Parliament effort to roll back policies and subsidies that encourage…

Finland: Roundwood prices continued to rise in June

In June, an average of EUR 68.6 per cubic metre was paid…

North American softwood lumber prices are seeking direction

North American softwood lumber prices are seeking direction as the housing market…

Mercer to acquire German HIT Torgau for EUR 270 million

HIT Torgau owns and operates an integrated timber processing facility with wood…

Europe’s Nordic forestry giants deliver great results despite tough environment

Forestry giants in Northern Europe, Stora Enso, UPM and SCA, have benefited…

Japanese lumber prices soaring again

Lumber prices in Japan are soaring in the wake of the Ukraine…

Germany plans to spend 900 million euros on forests by 2026

The German federal government wants to invest 900 million euros in the…

Central European roundwood markets are at a turning point

Central European roundwood markets are at a turning point as forests in…