COVID-19 pandemic is impacting raw material availability for wood pellet producers
A pellet producer survey shows that the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting raw material availability. Most [...]
May 28, 2020
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US lumber prices pushed higher by pandemic
Rising demand stemming from a surge of do-it-yourself projects from consumers working at home coupled with restricted supply [...]
May 28, 2020
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German forests threatened by drought and bark beetle infestation
Despite the rain at the beginning of May it is not sufficient to replenish the water storage in the forests [...]
May 28, 2020
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Estonian roundwood prices pick up in March
The prices for roundwood in Estonia have mostly increased during March 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic [...]
May 28, 2020
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Role of certification in EUTR disputed by European organizations
A point of difference amongst organisations providing feedback to the EU is the role of private sector certification systems like [...]
May 28, 2020
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Eurozone construction activity falls to all-time low
The IHS Markit Eurozone Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 15.1 in April, a new record low which [...]
May 28, 2020
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Arauco’s sales down 18.8% in Q1/2020
Arauco, one of the largest global forest companies, reported sales revenues of USD 1,127.2 [...]
May 28, 2020
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EU softwood lumber exports to China rise 30% in Q1/2020 despite pandemic
Despite the coronavirus pandemic which first hit China and than [...]
May 27, 2020
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US sawmills produce 4.2% more softwood lumber in Jan.-Feb. 2020
U.S. sawmills in the first two months of 2020 produced 6.108 billion board ft. (bbf) of softwood lumber [...]
May 27, 2020
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German timber companies significantly affected by the pandemic
Germany is being watched worldwide as the most successful large European country in halting the spread of the virus, thanks [...]
May 27, 2020
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