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Forest Products

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EUDR Due Diligence Statements Explained: How to Manage Polygons, Traceability, and Repeat Shipments

As companies prepare for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), the discussion has shifted from "What is EUDR?" to "How do we actually...

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North American Lumber Market Outlook: What’s Shaping the Industry Right Now

The North American lumber market continues to navigate a challenging environment as housing activity, economic uncertainty, and policy developments...

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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...

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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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A beaker full of crude tall oil, sitting next to woody biomass and a pulp and paper factory in the background.

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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

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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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Exterior shot of a pulp mill with steam rising and grass in the foreground.

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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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Exterior shot of a German pulp mill.

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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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