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China’s Softwood Sawlog Imports Remain Well Below 2021 Levels
China remains one of the world’s major importers of softwood logs and lumber, but its softwood sawlog imports have declined significantly in recent...
Forest Products
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EUDR Compliance in 2026: Why Traceability Has Become a Competitive Advantage
The conversation around the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has changed over the years since its introduction. What was once viewed as...
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Crude Tall Oil Is Gaining Value in Low-Carbon Fuel Markets
For decades, crude tall oil (CTO) was viewed primarily as a byproduct of the kraft pulping process. While valuable, it still served a secondary...
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How SAF Demand Is Reshaping Forest-Based Feedstock Markets
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has quickly become one of the most closely watched markets in the low-carbon economy. Airlines, fuel producers,...
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EUDR Simplification Update: Less Red Tape, but No Less Responsibility
The European Commission's latest EUDR update offers more clarity, but not a lighter compliance burden.
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Uncertainty, Affordability, and a Current Update of North American Housing
The North American housing market is characterized by resilience, adaptability, and evolving demand trends. Builders, suppliers, and buyers are all...
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The Modern Pulp Mill Is Becoming a Low-Carbon Platform
For decades, pulp mills have largely been viewed through the lens of traditional fiber production. But that perception is beginning to shift.
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Finland’s Forestry Industry in 2026: Powering a Bioeconomy Under Pressure
Finland’s economy has long been rooted in its forests—but in 2026, the sector sits at the intersection of energy transition, environmental...
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Biomass in Transition: What’s Next for Global Pellet Trade?
The global wood pellet market has grown steadily over the past decade as countries look for practical ways to reduce emissions and shift away from...
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Pulp Mills Are Becoming the Next Big Source of Low-Carbon Value
Pulp mills have long played a critical role in the forest products value chain. Now, they are taking on a new one: becoming strategic suppliers of...
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Is the Housing Market Finally Turning a Corner—Or Facing New Headwinds?
After a prolonged period of uncertainty, there are early signs that the U.S. housing market may be stabilizing. Builder confidence has inched upward,...
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A Summary of the Global Forest Industry: H2 2025
The second half of 2025 brought a mix of stabilization and continued uncertainty across global forest products markets. While pricing indicators...