USFS is proposing accelerated logging on about 5,000 recently burned acres in Deschutes National Forest, OPB reported.
Wood Markets News
Wood Framing Remains the Leading Construction Method for New US Single-Family Homes
Wood framing accounted for 94% of new US single-family home completions in 2025, the Census Bureau and NAHB reported.
EU Updates EUDR Ahead of December Compliance Date
The EU has updated its deforestation-free products regulation (EUDR), with compliance beginning December 30 for large and medium operators.
US Existing-Home Sellers Increase Concessions and Price Cuts in August
Redfin reported seller concessions in 44.7% of US home sales in August, while 15.8% of sales also included a price cut, both record August highs.
BC Announces CA$90 Million to Support Tariff-Affected Businesses
BC announced a CA$90 million support package to help tariff-affected businesses invest, diversify into new markets, and protect and create jobs.
Investment in Canadian Building Construction Increases in July
Building construction investment rose 1.2% to CA$23.6 billion in July, while constant-dollar investment increased 1.0% month-over-month.
Canada Provides CA$30 Million to Conifex Timber for Mackenzie Facility
Canada is providing Conifex Timber with a CA$30 million loan to support its Mackenzie, BC, sawmill and bioenergy operations amid trade uncertainty.
US National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update for September 21
As of Monday, September 21, 33 large fires are actively burning across the US. Year-to-date, 8,542,800 acres have been burned.
State-Level Construction Employment Posts Gains in August
The construction industry added a net 22,000 jobs in August, while employment increased by 120,000 jobs year-over-year, the BLS and NAHB reported.
Irving Forest Products to Double Ashland Sawmill Capacity in Maine
Irving Forest Products plans to expand its Ashland sawmill, increasing annual lumber capacity from 130 million to 250 million board feet.