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The long-awaited announcement about tariffs on Canadian lumber entering the US was made; the solid wood manufacturing industry across North America collectively breathed a sigh of relief to find there would not be such. This uncertainty had brought many delays across the continent, as various players responded differently to the potential threat. Some had held […] The post North America Lumber Demand Briefly Shifts to US South first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

May 6-8, 2025 | 📍 The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC Hosted by B.C.’s Ministry of Forests, the University of British Columbia’s BioProducts Institute, and Foresight Canada, this leading international event connects researchers, industry pioneers, policymakers, and investors to drive sustainable forest bioeconomy innovation and commercialization.Following the last conference, which united 200+ experts from 82 organizations, […] The post The Forest Innovation & Bioeconomy Conference (FIBC 2025) is 2 weeks away! first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

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.

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.