Another challenging chapter looms for those on the Front Line of Forestry.
Forestry, along with other industries, is being hit hard due to the conflict in the Middle East and it looks like this is going to have another major impact on…
Komatsu to acquire Malwa Forest AB
Subject to the completion of customary closing conditions Komatsu will acquire Malwa Forest AB on April 1st Komatsu to acquire Malwa Forest AB-Komatsu Ltd (hereafter “Komatsu”) (President and CEO: Takuya…
German round timber prices are skyrocketing
The German round timber market is starting 2026 with exceptionally high prices German round timber prices- The supply of timber is often insufficient to meet the needs of sawmills. According…
How The Middle East Conflict Could Impact Forestry
The ongoing Middle East Conflict has the potential to expedite alterations in global softwood lumber trade patterns. Within less than two weeks of the Iran-Israel-US Middle East conflict, the broader…
UK Softwood Imports will increase in 2026
Total UK Softwood Imports reached 9.1 million m3 in 2025, representing a 2.2% decline compared with 2024, according to the latest Timber Development UK (TDUK) figures. While the overall figure…
Metsä Wood To Scale Down UK Operations
Metsä Wood UK has announced a scaling down of its UK operations with an estimated impact on around 140 positions. Metsä Wood UK has announced a scaling down of its…
Ponsse’s Financial Statement for 2025
2025 was a challenging year at Ponsse but operating profits over the 12 months increased Ponsse’s Financial Statement-President and CEO Juho Nummela In 2025, economic conditions remained subdued, particularly in…
Forestry England to create it’s largest woodland in 20 years
Staffordshire woodland will restore nature, tackle the climate crisis, give local communities access to green space and contribute to a sustainable timber supply. Photo Forestry England/Crown Copyright Forestry England is…
Experts warn of timber overproduction in the EU
Timber overproduction for pulp and paper producers is a cause for concern Timber Overproduction-Finland’s forest industry could be forced to reduce capacity again as rising raw material costs and weaker…
Metsä Group Lignin Plant will replace fossil fuels in concrete production.
A new demonstration facility created by Metsä Group for a recently developed lignin product has officially begun operations in Äänekoski. Photo; Metsä Group Metsä Group demo plant for a new…