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Audrey Dixon: Mar 17, '25
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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ResourceWise: Mar 4, '25
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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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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Pete Stewart: Feb 4, '25
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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Audrey Dixon: Feb 3, '25
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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Audrey Dixon: Jan 24, '25
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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ResourceWise: Jan 16, '25
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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Audrey Dixon: Jan 13, '25
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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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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Håkan Ekström: Jan 3, '25
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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ResourceWise: Dec 18, '24
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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ResourceWise: Dec 16, '24
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,...
