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Stora Enso Plans Permanent Closure of Veitsiluoto Sawmill in Finland
Stora Enso plans to permanently close its Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi and shift pine sawing to other northern Finland mills.
European Wildfires Burn 543,000 Hectares Year-to-Date
EU wildfires have burned 542,926 hectares (1.34 million acres) so far in 2026, below last year’s pace but well above the 20-year average.
German Wood Products Industry Remains Under Economic Pressure
Germany’s sawmill and timber industry remains under pressure as weak construction demand, high costs, and growing competition weigh on producers, DeSH reported.
US Wood Pellet Exports Increase in June
US wood pellet exports totaled 946,522.4 metric tons in June, up 8% from May, the USDA and Biomass Magazine reported.
Binderholz to Acquire Kuhmo and Juntinsalo
Austria’s binderholz has agreed to acquire Finnish sawmill operator Kuhmo and its real estate company, Juntinsalo, subject to regulatory approval.
Brazilian Exports of Wood-Based Products Decline in June
Brazilian exports of wood-based products (excluding pulp and paper) totaled $278.8 million in June, down 9.0% from a year earlier, the ITTO reported.
Wildfires Force More Than 300,000 Evacuations in France and Spain
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced 300,000+ people to evacuate, destroyed at least 240 homes, and killed at least one person, Time reported.
US Imposes New Tariffs on Imports From 60 Economies
The US imposed Section 301 tariffs on imports from 60 economies. Softwood lumber is exempt, but many panel and engineered wood products are covered.
Premier Forest Products Begins Phased Restart of UK Facility
Premier Forest Products is restarting its Croespenmaen facility in Wales, creating a UK hub for fencing and landscaping timber products.