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The Azobe market in the Netherlands is buoyant, especially for large sizes used in dragline mats. Prices are rising due to stronger demand, partly driven by wind turbine installations across Europe.... [more...]
The Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) has reported an estimated impact of $1.28 billion on timber resources due to Hurricane Helene, which recently swept through the state.... [more...]
China’s Shandong Timber and Wood Products Association (STWPA) has signed an agreement to invest US$360 million in the establishment of the China-UAE Shandong Industrial Zone in Ras Al Khaimah.... [more...]
Besse Forest Products Group, a longtime leader in Northern hardwood veneer, lumber, and specialty plywood manufacturing, has officially closed six of its green lumber sawmills and veneer mills in Wisconsin and Michigan. ... [more...]
UPM Fibres plans measures to increase efficiency and safeguard the profitability of its operations in Finland and starts change negotiations in its Fibres Finland Operations. The planned measures include the possible reduction of 110 positions... [more...]
The results of the German Federal Forest Inventory 2022 were presented on October 8, 2024 at the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture by Minister Cem Özdemir and the head of the Federal Forest Inventory at the Thünen Institute, Dr. Thomas Riedel. The results show - as was probably largely expected - an ambivalent picture. In addition, there is a questionable focus in the interpretation of these figures during the presentation. At least: On the plus side, the forests have become more structurally rich - in terms of age and species - and there is more forested area.... [more...]
