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China, Russia, and the Uncertain State of Wood Markets for Q2 2023

Wood Resources International, a ResourceWise company, has continued to monitor China’s critical wood market. Where does it stand now with continued tensions in Russia impacting global trade?

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Australia and New Zealand Wood Exports Shaky with Ups and Downs

Much like the rest of the global market, Australia New Zealand wood markets have seen their share of ups and down over the past year. This is...

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Pulp & Paper Industry Set to Close 1Q2023 with Numerous Sustainability Advancements

While the first quarter of 2023 may be coming to an end, the impressive sustainability initiatives and achievements accomplished by the Pulp and...

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Foresters: Why Does Quality Data Matter?

At Forest2Market, a ResourceWise company, we often tell our customers to trust in our experts. Even more critically, we tell them to trust in our...

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Oregon Forestry Outlook: Sharp Declines Impact PNW Lumber Market

Oregon forestry remains the largest producing US state for both lumber and plywood. But the region’s forecast remains shaky with an ongoing...

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Could the Downward Swing in Housing Finally Shift Gears?

After dismal housing market reports in December, lots of industry chatter is discussing where the market is heading. We are seeing quite a bit of...

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How Will China’s New Tariff Impact the Global Paper Industry?

Starting January 1, 2023, China implemented a provisional import tariff rate for 1,020 commodities, which are lower than the most favored nation...

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Paper that Stretches? A Deepish Dive on Stretchable Paper and the Opportunities It Presents

We’ve heard it time and time again: Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) initiatives are poised to reshape the global economy from...

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Lumber and Wood Price Index Dives with 26% Fall in Softwood

Continued economic downturn ripples across manufacturing. Sentiment is down somewhat, but the services sector is showing promise after an...

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2023 Sawlog Price Trends in North America and Europe

Increases in sawlog pricing applied to all global markets throughout 2022. Where and how will these trends potentially impact 2023 prices in North...

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