Most EU ambassadors want the bloc’s anti-deforestation law delayed for all companies, not just small ones, as pressure mounts ahead of a December 15 deadline, Euractiv reported.
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Segezha Group to Begin Supplying Products to Mexico
Segezha Group signed its first plywood supply contract in Mexico and plans to expand shipments across Latin America, Interfax reported.
HS Timber Group Acquires Swedish Sawmill Malå Såg From Setra Group
HS Timber Group will acquire Malå Såg from Setra Group, adding a Swedish northern pine producer with 340,000 cubic meters of annual capacity.
USDA Trade Initiative Supports Southern Pine Export Expansion
USDA’s three-point trade plan supports SFPA goals to expand Southern pine lumber exports, reduce trade barriers, and strengthen rural economies.
EU Proposes Targeted Simplifications of EUDR for Small Producers
The Commission proposed targeted EUDR simplifications, including one-off declarations for small operators, a single upstream filing, and a phased rollout.
British Columbia Opens Forest Trade Office in London to Expand Global Reach
BC is opening a new forestry sector office in London to expand market access in Europe, the UK, and emerging regions.
Latvia Approves HS Timber Group’s Acquisition of Kurekss
Latvia’s Competition Council approved the acquisition of timber producer Kurekss by HS Timber Group’s Nextwood One, LSM reported.
Shortages Push German Timber Prices to 35-Year High
German log prices have reached a 35-year high amid shortages, as sawmills warn of an “existential crisis” and experts call for increased harvesting, BR24 reported.
EU Proposes Delaying EUDR for Small Operators Only
The EU proposes delaying its anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) for small and micro operators only, while larger firms remain bound by the 2025 start date, Euractiv reported.
Thébault to Open France’s First Industrial-Scale LVL Facility
Thébault Group is investing €100 million to launch France’s first industrial-scale LVL facility in Haute-Loire in late 2025, expanding into engineered wood production.