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May 19, 2020

Prices of oak in France under pressure

After 4 weeks of interruption, sales resumed in April in France's public forests. Because of the lockdown measures, they all took place online. “These auctions only involved hardwood logs tailored for truck transport. Auctions for standing wood and industrial wood began in Normandy from April 30th Champagne-Ardenne, " explains Aymeric Albert, head of sales at France National Forest Office (ONF). For beech, the season is over and the April heat contributed to further deteriorating prices. At less than 40 euros/m3 by the roadside, sellers are now wondering if they should not follow the example of Swiss ...

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