In 2020, among the logs exported from Australia to China, quarantine pests were repeatedly detected by the Chinese Customs. Therefore, in accordance with relevant laws, China has suspended imports of logs from Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia. This was undoubtedly a devastating blow to Australian timber merchants at that time and in the following three years. In 2022, the global timber market has seen declining demand on the one hand and soaring production costs on the other. The situation is fragile, unstable, and highly uncertain. The Australian timber industry has also had an up and down year.  ...