Southern pine exports rose sharply in October 2025 but remained roughly flat at 488 MMBF year-to-date, the USDA and SFPA reported.
News in lumber
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.
West Fraser Announces Goodwill Impairment and 2026 Operational Outlook
West Fraser said it will take a $409 million goodwill impairment in 2025Q4 and outlined 2026 shipment targets for lumber and OSB.
Quebec Sawmill Uses AI and Automation in Modernization Push
Quebec’s St-Elzéar sawmill has invested CA$32.7 million since 2018 to deploy AI and automation, sharply boosting productivity while reducing labor needs.
West Fraser Completes Internal Reorganization of Alberta Sawmills
West Fraser has consolidated several Alberta sawmill subsidiaries into a single entity, West Fraser Alberta Wood Products Ltd., The Albertan reported.
GreenFirst Extends Holiday Downtime at Three Ontario Sawmills
GreenFirst Forest Products will extend holiday downtime at three Ontario sawmills, resulting in a three-week shutdown.