Tariffs, Trade Tensions Dominate Montreal Wood Convention

Trade uncertainty, softwood lumber tariffs, and a cooling U.S. housing market were front and centre at this year’s Montreal Wood Convention, held April 8 – 10, where industry leaders gathered to assess the challenges ahead. The event drew strong attendance – a record 1,200 attendees and 112 exhibitors – reflecting a shared need among forestry professionals […] The post Tariffs, Trade Tensions Dominate Montreal Wood Convention first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 18, 2025: US$513 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 18, 2025 is: US$513 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 18, 2025 is: US$513 mfbm.This is down -5%, or -$29, from the previous week when it was US$542.This is down -10%, or -$54, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 18, 2025: US$513 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Annual COFI Convention: April 2025

A great time was had in Prince George, BC, April 2 – 4 for the annual Council of Forest Industries convention. A jam-packed event of exhibitors and presenters brought 650 participants to the central British Columbia city to discuss the latest development with forestry and the lumber industry across North America: The theme for this […] The post Annual COFI Convention: April 2025 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

What happened in Vanderhoof after the sawmill closed

What happened in Vanderhoof after the sawmill closedAndrew Snook When forestry contractor…

Stora Enso acquisition of Junnikkala sawmill company gets green

The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) sees no obstacle to Stora…

Jasper Lumber to invest $135 million in new sawmill in Alabama

Jasper Lumber Company is nearing completion on a long-term investment of more than…

Lumber Prices Plateau on Trade Clarity

The beginning of April passed with the agonizing confusion about potential trade disruptions resolved; lumber and forest products were not included in the latest US tariffs. Industry and traders breathed a sigh of relief even while the unknowns continued to unfold. Buyers and sellers alike worked to find where the true market value of solid […] The post Lumber Prices Plateau on Trade Clarity first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Tariffs and sawmill closures reshape North American lumber industry

North American lumber producers are bracing for one of the most disruptive…

Increased logging in the United States could lead to problems with thinnings and sawmill by-products

Increased logging in the United States could lead to problems with thinnings…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 11, 2025: US$542 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 11, 2025 is: US$542 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 11, 2025 is: US$542 mfbm.This is down -4%, or -$25, from the previous week when it was US$567.This is down -4%, or -$22, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 11, 2025: US$542 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.