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Large amounts of lumber and timber products are now crossing Russian borders, with Japan being one of the few Western countries not imposing sanctions on Putin-aligned producers. In April, Japan…

The Nordic Forest Industry, long-standing leaders in the global pulp and paper sector, is currently facing a complicated environment characterized by rising raw material costs and changing international trade dynamics.…

Business Opportunity- A Scottish entrepreneur is seeking new partners to help grow the forestry engineering business he launched 34 years ago and take it to the next stage of development.…

Kesla Oyj published its Business Review for January to March on April 29, 2025. The company’s net sales fell by 22.5%, totaling EUR 8.3 million compared to EUR 10.7 million…

According to a new study, the United Kingdom cannot achieve its net-zero goals solely by importing wood. Furthermore, the United Kingdom ranks as the world’s second-largest importer of timber products,…

According to a new study, log export bans have not successfully reduced global deforestation. Lumber producers in over 70 high-forest countries may face significant risks as the European Union prepares…

The UK forestry market is exhibiting indications of recovery following a two-year decline, with high-quality plantations commanding substantial values and renewed interest from investors. In 2024, the average values for…

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney embraced the Scottish Timber, Scottish Homes message as he opened an £18m advanced timber frame factory at Alexanders Timber Design. First Minister of Scotland…

China serves as the world’s manufacturing powerhouse, yet its growing dependence on Russian timber poses significant risks to the global supply chain for plywood products, affecting both primary and secondary…

The combination of high costs and low demand is hitting Swedish sawmills, pulp, and paper producers hard. Increased trade barriers are also creating uncertainty for the Swedish forest industry. Photo:…