Interview: Michael Pfeifer on market adjustment, AI and efficiency

The timber industry is experiencing challenging times – for Michael Pfeifer, the…

Estonian sawmills face raw material shock after forest harvest cut

A decision by the Estonian Ministry of Climate to cut logging volumes…

France: Timber trade slows in 2025, price competition expected in 2026

In France, timber and wood-products merchants are facing a decline in activity…

Storm fells several million cubic metres of timber in northern Sweden

A severe winter storm has caused extensive forest damage across parts of…

EU receiving relabeled Russian birch wood through China

The European Union is receiving large volumes of Russian birch wood in…

German Timber Congress 2025: Sawmills warn of timber shortage despite high stocks

The German Timber Congress 2025, held in Munich from November 18–20, highlighted…

James Latham profit held back as growth concentrates in lower-margin division

James Latham reported a slight decline in first-half profit, even as sales…

German Wood Congress 2025 sees record participation as industry charts future

The German wood and forestry sector convened in Munich from November 18–20…

UK timber giant files notice of intention to appoint administrators

National Timber Group England, one of the country’s largest timber suppliers, has…

German Timber Trade Association calls for tighter control to block Russian timber imports via third countries

The German Timber Trade Association (GD Holz) has reaffirmed its full support…