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Quebec’s Lac-Saint-Jean Sawmill Indefinitely Ceases Operations
Ferland-Boileau Forestry Cooperative will indefinitely close its Lac-Saint-Jean sawmill in Quebec amid US tariffs and a weak lumber market.
Canadian Sawmill Production and Shipments Decline in November
Canadian sawmill lumber production fell 7.7% in November 2025, while shipments dropped 13.3%, StatCan reported.
Montana Forest Industry Faces Continued Declines and Uncertainty
Montana’s forestry sector is entering 2026 with tariff uncertainty, weak lumber prices, and mill closures that continue to pressure the industry, the Montana State Exponent reported.
US Southern Pine Exports Climb in October; Near Flat Year-to-Date
Southern pine exports rose sharply in October 2025 but remained roughly flat at 488 MMBF year-to-date, the USDA and SFPA reported.
Western Forest Products Extends Chemainus Sawmill Shutdown Through 2026
Western Forest Products will keep its Chemainus sawmill closed through 2026, citing weak demand, tariffs, and log supply issues, the Times Colonist reported.
Winnwood Forest Products Announces Sawmill Expansion in Natchez, MS
Winnwood Forest Products plans a $2 million expansion of its Natchez, Mississippi, sawmill, The Natchez Democrat reported.
BC Court Nullifies Skeena Sawmills Forest License Transfer
A BC Supreme Court judge set aside approval of a Skeena Sawmills forest license transfer, citing failures to consult the Gitanyow First Nation, the Prince George Citizen reported.
Fire Damages West Fraser’s Blue Ridge Lumber Sawmill in Alberta
A fire damaged West Fraser’s Blue Ridge Lumber sawmill in Alberta on January 10, with repairs expected to take several months, the Whitecourt Star reported.
Domtar to Cut Lumber Production by 150 Million Board Feet in Q1
Domtar said it will cut lumber production by 150 million board feet in Q1 across its QC, ON, and US sawmills amid weak demand, tariffs, and economic uncertainty.