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Madison’s BC Coast Log prices report: March 2025

snippets from recent issue of the *fabulous* madison’s BC Coast logs report . . . The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending march 28, 2025 is: US$567 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending March 28, 2025 is: US$567 mfbmThis is up +1%, or +$3, from the previous week when […] The post Madison’s BC Coast Log prices report: March 2025 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Prices Return to Levels of Pre-Tariff Threat

As April waned and talk of potential tariffs on Canadian lumber entering the US faded, prices of North American construction framing dimension softwood lumber settled down to proper levels given existing supply-demand conditions. The fact that demand remained quite soft, particularly for the time of year when new home building normally would be increasing, was […] The post Lumber Prices Return to Levels of Pre-Tariff Threat first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Heating Wood Pellet prices report: March 2025

snippets from recent issue of the *fabulous* madison’s wood pellets report . . . By: Earl Heath, Madison’s Pellet Report Editor BC Startup Turns Wood Waste into Biochar Salmon Arm, BC-based SilvaChar Environmental Inc. has been converting wood waste residue into biochar since July of last year, creating a valuable agricultural amendment product out of […] The post Madison’s Heating Wood Pellet prices report: March 2025 first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 2, 2025: US$496 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 2, 2025 is: US$496 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 2, 2025 is: US$496 mfbm.This is down -3%, or -$12, from the previous week when it was US$508.This is down -8%, or -$46, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 2, 2025: US$496 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

North America Lumber Demand Briefly Shifts to US South

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.

Metsä Group sees muted wood market, sawn timber prices rise despite sluggish demand

Metsä Group reported weak first-quarter results in its wood-related business segments, citing…

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 25, 2025: US$508 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 25, 2025 is: US$508 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 25, 2025 is: US$508 mfbm.This is down -1%, or -$5, from the previous week when it was US$513.This is down -10%, or -$59, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 25, 2025: US$508 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

The Forest Innovation & Bioeconomy Conference (FIBC 2025) is 2 weeks away!

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.

Spanish timber trade sees positive prospects

The ‘timber trade barometer’ survey conducted by Spanish timber trade association AEIM…

Lack of Urgency Brings Lower Lumber Prices

Lumber buyers across North America felt no sense of urgency to stock up on solid wood products, thus into mid-April prices softened further. Historically in the seasonal cycle, at this time of early spring there would be an increase in lumber buying as builders and retailers make purchases for the upcoming construction season. This year […] The post Lack of Urgency Brings Lower Lumber Prices first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.