The value of Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) increased 9.9% year-over-year in July, the ITTO reported.
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Stora Enso Suspends Harvesting in All Areas in Finland Where Restrictions Under the Water, Forest, or Nature Conservation Acts Are in Place
Stora Enso announced that an environmental violation that was discovered at a Stora Enso harvesting site on August 15th in Kainuu, Finland. The violation is being investigated as a serious nature conservation crime.
Exports of Southern Pine Lumber Up 20% Year-Over-Year in First Half of 2024
Exports of Southern pine lumber (both treated and untreated) are running 20% ahead of 2023 through the first half of 2024, the USDA and SFPA reported.
UPM Announces Curtailments at Its Kaukas and Kymi Pulp Mills in Finland
UPM is temporarily adjusting production at its UPM Kaukas and UPM Kymi pulp mills in Finland to meet current market conditions.
Sweden’s Södra Raises Prices on Several Timber Products
Södra, Sweden’s largest forest owners’ association, announced it is raising the prices of several timber products as of August 21st.
New Zealand’s Winstone Pulp International Plans to Shut Down Operations Due to High Energy Costs
New Zealand’s Winstone Pulp International said it plans to shut down its entire operation as a result of high wholesale energy prices, RNZ reported.
UK Timber Imports Hit Year-to-Date High in May
May was the best month of 2024 for timber import volumes at 897,000 cubic meters, TDUK reported.
US Wood Pellet Exports Decline in June
The US exported 739,277.2 metric tons of wood pellets in June, down from 926,024.1 metric tons in May, a Biomass Magazine review of USDA data shows.
Bark Beetle Infestation Found in UK Sitka Spruce for First Time; Scotland Stepping Up Defenses
An invasive beetle wreaking havoc on conifer plantations across Europe has been found for the first time on Sitka spruce in the UK, Wood Central reported.
Brazilian Exports of Wood-Based Products Increase Year-Over-Year in June
Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) increased 7.4% to US$313.1 million in June, ITTO reported.