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Japan: Prices for imported softwood lumber from Europe on the rise

The price increase of imported lumber for housing construction in Japan is…

Versowood’s CEO: The sawmill industry expects the Japanese yen to strengthen and exports to pick up

Japan has been the largest export market in euro terms for Versowood,…

Japan’s shrinking softwood import market

Japan’s predominantly wood-based housing sector has historically been a strong market for…

First Nations take the lead

First Nations take the leadMonica Dick Insights from B.C. delegation’s Japan mission…

BC First Nations Forestry Council and Osoyoos Indian Band joins B.C. delegation to Japan

BC First Nations Forestry Council and Osoyoos Indian Band joins B.C. delegation…

Japan sees consistent rise in mass timber constructio

The worldwide market for mass timber buildings and structures continues to expand…

Japanese companies target carbon credits with forestry fund in N. America

A cross-sector group of Japanese companies has invested in a forestry fund…

European countries grow lumber supplies to Japan in 2022

In 2022, Japan’s imports of lumber edged up 1.2% to 4.9 million…

Södra Wood expands lumber supplying to Japan

Södra Wood, which is a Sweden’s largest forest owners association and an…

B.C. goes on Japan trade mission to pursue new markets for B.C. wood

B.C. goes on Japan trade mission to pursue new markets for B.C.…