Southern state legislative leaders have asked Congress to address tariff and trade barriers affecting the forestry sector, The Arkansas Times reported.
News in timber
Softwood Lumber Board and US Forest Service Mark Decade of Partnership
The Softwood Lumber Board and USDA Forest Service mark over a decade of partnership that has driven $100 million in wood-building initiatives and expanded lumber markets.
Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic Agree to Merge in All-Stock Deal
The merger combines approximately 4.2 million acres of timberlands and seven wood products facilities, including six lumber mills and one industrial plywood mill.
Nature Conservancy of Canada Acquires 37,000 Hectares in BC From Doman
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has acquired 37,000 hectares in BC’s Elk Valley from Doman Building Materials Group, completing a 45,000-hectare conservation project.
BC Timber Sales Faces Headwinds Amid Softwood Tariffs and Curtailments
A BC Timber Sales manager warned of potential difficulty selling timber as mills face new US tariffs and weak demand, MyKootenayNow reported.
Molpus Woodlands Group Acquires 173,000 Acres of Timberland in the US South
Molpus Woodlands Group acquired 173,000 acres of high-quality, well-managed forests in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
Oregon Department of Forestry Projects Selected for Wildfire Defense Grant Funding
Two Oregon Department of Forestry projects have been awarded Community Wildfire Defense Grants, part of $28.5 million for six wildfire resilience efforts statewide.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for September 29
As of September 29, 14 large fires are actively burning across the US. Year-to-date, 52,571 fires have burned 4.5 million acres.
Quebec to Scrap Controversial Forestry Reform Bill
Quebec Premier François Legault is set to announce the government will abandon Bill 97, a forestry reform plan that drew widespread opposition, CBC News reported.
BC Expands Role of BC Timber Sales
BC announced an expanded mandate for BC Timber Sales, with new goals focused on jobs, fiber access, First Nations partnerships, and resilient ecosystems.