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How Much Money Is an Acre of Timber Worth?
Understanding the value of an acre of timber is essential for anyone in the forest products supply chain—whether managing timberland, planning...
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U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Lumber: What’s Happening Now and What’s Next – April 2025 Update
Summary The current tariff rate on Canadian softwood lumber is 14.54%. The additional 25% tariff proposed in March was delayed and ultimately...
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Brazil’s Pulp Producers Invest in Timber Plantation Expansion to Support New and Planned Mill Investments
In 2024, Brazil exported nearly 20 million metric tons (MT) of pulp, marking a 3% increase in volume compared to 2023 and a 34% rise in export value.
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Tariffs, Costs, and Profitability: The Lumber Industry at a Crossroads
Early signs in January of a US housing market improvement all but disappeared in February. Demand and prices for softwood lumber were lackluster in...
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Waste Biomass Gains Momentum in Renewables Value Chain
As sourcing for feedstocks in renewable energy and biofuel production ramps up, the scope of feedstock materials has expanded. Waste biomass...
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Executive Order on US Timber and What It Means for Biofuels Industry
On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled "Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production." This directive aims to boost...
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Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production: A Summary and Its Implications
On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled "Immediate Expansion of American Timber Production." This directive aims to boost...
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Key Trends and Challenges to Watch in the Finnish Forest Products Industry
The Finnish forest products sector plays a crucial role in the global pulp, paper, and forest products market. Its unique landscape is shaped by...
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Lumber Market Shifts: How New Tariffs Will Reshape the Industry
The economic landscape of North America is experiencing one of the most intense periods of trade tension in its history. President Trump's...
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Navigating the US Housing Market: Positive Trends and Regulatory Challenges
January’s US housing market data was largely positive, which is usually a good sign for the North American softwood lumber industry.