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Canada opens door to lumber export limits in talks with U.S.

Canadian officials are considering the possibility of limiting softwood lumber exports to…

11th International Hardwood Conference Antwerp, 5–6 November 2026

The 11th International Hardwood Conference will take place in Antwerp on 5–6…

French sawmills change hands as consolidation quietly accelerates

A series of sawmill acquisitions across France is taking place against the…

Oil volatility returns, wood markets take the hit

Oil markets have turned volatile again, and the effects are feeding into…

Log prices in Europe show no sign of softening

European log markets remain firm in early 2026, even as sawmills continue…

Finnish sawmill company says spruce prices remain more stable than pine

Finnish sawmill company Westas reported improved results for 2025, as what it…

UK: Panels manufacturer says construction is short on skills, not demand

Wood-based panels manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY has called for deeper collaboration to solve…

China softwood lumber imports drop nearly 30% in Jan.-Feb. 2026

China’s softwood lumber imports continued to contract in the opening months of…

EU forest growth exceeds harvesting levels

Forests across the European Union are growing at a faster rate than…

Scarce supply pushes wood prices even higher across Germany

Timber prices in Germany have continued to move higher into early 2026,…