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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.
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North America’s Softwood Sawlog Market Share in Japan Rises as Demand and Volumes Decline
Japan’s government has been pushing policies that favor green building and promote the use of domestically sourced timber. As construction trends...
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Navigating the EUDR Compliance Delay: Steps Forest Product Professionals Need to Take Now
The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), initially scheduled for implementation in December 2024, was delayed by a year to give companies...
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A Look at Nordic Softwood Lumber Export Trends
The European softwood lumber industry has had a tough time since it peaked in 2021. Production has fallen to adjust to declining demand and the...
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ResourceWise's 2025 Forest Products Industry Predictions
The forest products industries faced a year of significant change in 2024, marked by shifting market dynamics and unexpected challenges. From...
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Global Sawlog Market Trends: A Surprising Shift Amidst Weak Lumber Demand
The global lumber market has faced significant challenges over the past two years. From declining house construction to slowing remodeling activities...
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A Comprehensive Review of the Pulp, Paper, and Forest Products Industry in 2024
2024 was a pivotal year for the pulp, paper, and forest products industry, navigating an evolving landscape defined by global challenges, regulatory...
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Reviewing ResourceWise's 2024 Forest Products Industry Predictions
As we near the end of 2024, it's time to reflect on the insightful predictions made by ResourceWise's CEO, Pete Stewart, and Chief Revenue Officer,...
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Understanding China's Woodchip Import Patterns
In the past 10-15 years, there has been an exponential rise in China’s demand for woodchips. The main driver for this was an investment boom in pulp...
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Could New Government's Tariff and Immigration Plans Mean More Pain than Gain for US Lumber Sector?
America has spoken and the result of the November 5, 2024, US election is a sea-change in government. The big questions now being asked are how the...