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Higher diesel, shipping costs pile pressure on New Zealand logging industry
New Zealand’s logging industry is facing a sharp cost squeeze as higher…
Estonia log prices ease in February as softwood market stabilises
Log prices in Estonia showed mixed developments in February 2026, with softwood…
Iran Conflict and Global Petrochemical Supply Disruptions: How Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Europe Are Feeling the Strain
Iran Conflict and Global Petrochemical Supply Disruptions: How Korea, Taiwan, Japan and…
An Evolution and Elevation of The Classic Cabin
Close your eyes. Picture a cabin in the woods. There’s a version of that cabin that lives in everyone’s imagination — raw-hewn logs, a stone fireplace, the smell of pine in the air. But the cabin has evolved. Today’s most compelling retreats pair that same love of the...
Oil volatility returns, wood markets take the hit
Oil markets have turned volatile again, and the effects are feeding into…
Log prices in Europe show no sign of softening
European log markets remain firm in early 2026, even as sawmills continue…
Finnish sawmill company says spruce prices remain more stable than pine
Finnish sawmill company Westas reported improved results for 2025, as what it…
UK: Panels manufacturer says construction is short on skills, not demand
Wood-based panels manufacturer MEDITE SMARTPLY has called for deeper collaboration to solve…
China softwood lumber imports drop nearly 30% in Jan.-Feb. 2026
China’s softwood lumber imports continued to contract in the opening months of…