The UK Forest Market Report 2024
The UK Forest Market Report 2024 – Forestry sector cautious but resilient in 2024 with species diversity key to the future The UK forestry industry has proved resilient in 2024,…
Clifford Jones Timber sold out of administration
Clifford Jones Timber Ltd’s business operations have been sold out of administration in a pre-packaged sale, saving 48 jobs at the Ruthin-based sawmiller. Fencing mills are having a turbulent time…
Reducing European logging affects logging in other Countries
The EU’s climate and biodiversity policies have a very large impact on European logging, according to the preliminary results of a research project by Maarit Kallio, professor of forest economics…
Tariffs under Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on imported goods from Canada and Mexico if the countries don’t curb the flow of illicit drugs and illegal…
Global Sawlog Market-Demand Is Down But Prices Are Rising
Global Sawlog Market Trends: A Surprising Shift Amidst Weak Lumber Demand The global sawlog market has faced significant challenges over the past two years. From declining house construction to slowing…
Suzano, the World’s largest single line pulp mill
Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, officially inaugurated the world’s largest single-line pulp mill in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul, on Thursday December 5. The Suzano pulp…
SWL Ltd acquire RTS Forestry Ltd
SWL Ltd, the parent company of Scottish Woodlands Ltd Announces Acquisition of RTS Forestry Ltd to form the UK’s largest forest management, consultancy and timber harvesting business. SWL Ltd, the…
UK Timber imports of softwood, OSB and EWP Improve in Q3 2024
UK Timber import volumes for the third quarter of 2024 were encouragingly ahead of those of Q3 2023 for softwood, OSB and engineered wood products, but these increases were counterbalanced…
2024 UK Softwood Market Falls Short
When it comes to trading, this year’s UK softwood market fell far short of most importers and merchants’ expectations. With the year-end in sight, the current mood among UK distributors…
Government to create three new national forests
The government will create three new ‘national forests’ to bring woodlands closer to people, the Minister for Nature said at a major forestry conference. Mary Creagh MP said the Labour…