Ireland announced on Tuesday the creation of a new steering group to examine increasing the use of timber in Irish construction.
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Finland’s Oldest Sawmill, Kotakamills, to Close Its Doors by Year’s End
Citing the high cost of raw materials and the declining price of sawn timber, Finland’s oldest sawmill will close by the end of the year, according to Yle News.
Brazilian Exports of Wood-Based Products Decline Year-Over-Year in September
In September, Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) declined 24.0% year-over-year in value, according to the ITTO.
BSW Timber Wins Approval to Expand Sawmill in Wales
BSW Timber was granted approval from Powys County, Whales, to create the first “super” sawmill in Wales, according to the Brecon & Radnor Express.
Stora Enso Launches New Planting Model at Its Logging Sites in Finland
Stora Enso has launched a new operating model at its logging sites in Finland to improve the vitality and biodiversity of forests: reducing the density of planted spruce trees.
UK Construction Activity Continued to Decline Through Q3
UK construction continues to be “battered by economic headwinds and sudden, ad hoc policy changes,” Glenigan reported.
Replanting Program Continues Across New South Wales, Australia, Softwood Plantations Following 2019–20 Fires
Since the 2019–20 bushfires in New South Wales, Australia, 40 million seedlings have been replanted in pine forests, according to the Forestry Corporation of NSW.
UK Pension Protection Fund, UniSuper, and APG Acquire Forico and Tasmania’s Largest Hardwood Estate
Pension Protection Fund, Unisuper, and APG have announced the acquisition of Forico and a 170,000-hectare plantation forestry estate in Tasmania from a New Forest managed fund.
Södra Announces Price Increases on Spruce and Pine Timber
Södra, citing strong demand for forest raw materials from family forestry, announced that it was raising the price for spruce and pine timber effective immediately.
US Wood Pellet Exports Increase in August
The US exported 1.01 million metric tons of wood pellets in August, up from 615,698.8. metric tons of wood pellets in July, according to the USDA and Biomass Magazine.