The value of Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) fell 16.0% year-over-year in March, according to the International Tropical Timber Organization.
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HS Timber Group Commissions New Sawmill in Argentina
Acon Timber, a joint venture between HS Timber Group and Forestcape Group, has commissioned a new sawmill in Argentina.
Europe’s Pfeifer Group Optimizing Facilities to Meet Market Demand
Pfeifer Group has optimized manufacturing at its sawmill in Chanovice, Czech Republic, and its CLT facility in Schlitz, Germany, according to the Timber Trades Journal.
Western Australia Releases Forest Management Plan 2024–33 With Help to Alleviate End of Native Logging
Western Australia’s Forest Management Plan 2024–33 will be bolstered with a $67.2 million (AUD) investment over the next four years.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Destroyed 60,000 Hectares of Forests So Far
According to an investigation by NGL Media, Russia’s war against Ukraine has destroyed more than 60,000 hectares of forests amounting to US$360 million, The Kyiv Independent reported.
UK Imports of Softwood and Plywood Decline in January
Timber import volumes in the UK started 2024 down 6%, or about 45,000 m3, year-over-year, Timber Development UK reported.
US Wood Pellet Exports Decline Month-Over-Month but Increase Year-Over-Year in February
The US exported 696,692.9 metric tons of wood pellets in February, down from 742,824.6 metric tons in January, Biomass Magazine and the USDA reported.
China’s Real Estate Troubles Likely Far From Over, Global Investment Firm KKR Says
China’s real estate troubles are likely far from over, according to a report by KKR featured by CNBC.
Stora Enso Restarts Varkaus and Oulu Pulp and Paper Mills After Finnish Logistics Sector Strike is Suspended
Stora Enso confirmed to EUWID Pulp and Paper that it had restarted its Varkaus mill earlier this week. The mill was idled due to the strikes in the Finnish logistics sector.
New Construction Images Shared of World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai’s Massive Timber Structure
Sou Fujimoto Architects has shared new images of the forthcoming World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai’s circular wooden container structure, according to a profile by Archinect.