Lumber pricing spikes in the aftermath of Japan's massive earthquake
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The timber harvesting volume in the Republic of Bashkortostan is projected to increase by 30%
The timber harvesting volumes will increase by 30 %, as estimated by Rajap Nabiullin, the Minister for Forestry Complex of the Republic of Bashkortostan. This index was accepted by the Forest Plan and the Program of Development of the regional Timber Industry Complex.
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Harper Government Invests in Canada's Forest Sector - Catalyst's Powell River Mill
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What forestry can do for climate change policy
Growing trees is nature’s way of absorbing carbon from the atmosphere. So most would assume that the forest industry would be front and centre of the government’s climate change policy. They’d be wrong.
The government’s carbon price to be introduced from July 2012 will rightly focus on the big emitters but will provide next to no incentives for growth in Australia’s sustainable forest industry – which absorbs and stores carbon from the atmosphere.
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Swedish forest industry critical about the green paradigm shift according to new thesis
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Wood First initatives – spreading from B.C. across the country
The Wood First initiative started in British Columbia. Their provincial government passed the Wood First Act in 2009 that requires wood to be considered as the primary building material in all new publicly-funded buildings, such as schools, libraries or sports complexes.
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Australian structural softwood product prices stable
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Macroeconomic impact of Japan's earthquake
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Chinese Investment in Canadian Forestry is Soaring
Recent trends indicate that there have been significant growths in Canadian forestry from Chinese investors.
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Government mulling changes to Barama’s investment agreement
BARAMA Company Limited yesterday gave assurance that it will recommence plywood operations for local consumption in June and for overseas by December, as it seeks to re-employ some of the displaced workers sent home after the closure of the plywood plant.
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The plant for low-grade timber processing will be launched in the Republic of Tatarstan
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Five priority projects with the total cost of 25 bln rubles are implemented in Arkhangelsk Region
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Forest workers ready to strike in British Columbia
Forestry workers in British Columbia‘s southern interior are ready to strike.
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Lumber Demand is Increasing Worldwide
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Global demand for plywood and OSB increasing
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Rosleshoz will develop new relationships with regions durinf the VII Baikal Economic Forum
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Forestry industry maps out a greener, more sustainable future
EDMONTON - Canada’s forestry industry has been under the gun this decade, facing devastating beetle damage, softwood-lumber tariff battles with the U.S. and attention from environmental groups over logging practices and pollution.
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Forest Industry Production Continues to Grow in Finland – Cost Developments are Eroding Competitiveness
Finland , May 4, 2011 - “The forest industry's production has recovered both from the recession and the structural changes."
"The industrial policy decisions included in the coming Programme for Government will largely decide how profitable Finnish mills can be in international competition,” says Timo Jaatinen, Director General of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation.
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The production of OSB boards in Karelia is approved as a priority project
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Global Forest Industry CEOs See Positive Future
Montreal, Canada, May 26, 2011 – Forest products industry CEOs from around the world see an important opportunity ahead as a more competitive and significantly transformed industry emerges from the recent global economic downturn. This assessment came at the conclusion of International Council of Forest and Paper Associations’ (ICFPA) 5th Global CEO Roundtable, a meeting of industry leaders from around the world which took place today in Montreal, Canada.
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Better access to forest products price information
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The price for chip-boards in Russia grew by 25.4%
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Timber Sales Show Signs of Recovery in May
Finland, Jun 8, 2011 - The forest industry purchased 2 million cubic metres of timber from private forests in May. The volume more than doubled from April.
All timber grades are in demand, but there's a particular need for more sawlogs, which are needed to keep sawmills up and running.
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The Miramichi region of New Brunswick was hit hard when the forestry sector collapsed. For a time last year, there wasn’t a single mill left operating on the Miramichi.
Here is the current state of the Miramichi mills:
UPM-Kymmene mill
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Russian Federation expects further co-op with China
The Sakha Republic had signed several documents on cooperation with China focusing mainly on timber extraction and processing but the two sides were also discussing joint oil and gas exploration projects according to China Daily last week.
Yegor Borisov said the focus of these documents was mainly on "China is eyeing construction of a sea transport corridor via the Sakha Republic and the Arctic Ocean, while Russian republics which wanted to establish links with Europe are also interested in the project," Borisov said.
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North America supply a risk to NZ
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Government of Canada Launches Call for Proposals for Forest Industry Transformation FundingOTTAWA, Canada -- The Government of Canada today officially launched the second and last Call for Proposals under the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program. The IFIT program aims to support Canada's forest sector in becoming more economically competitive and environmentally sustainable through targeted investments in advanced technologies.
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Final report of the EUTR Support Study available nowThe final report of the “Support study for development of the non-legislative acts provided for in the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market” (referred often as EUTR Support Study) is av
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Proposed Amendment of the Sulphur Directive Would Weaken the Competitiveness of the Finnish forest industryFinland, Jul 20, 2011 - The EU Commission has published its proposed amendment to the Sulphur Directive, which would lead to the maximum sulphur content of maritime fuels being lowered to 0.1% on the Baltic Sea by the beginning of 2015.
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Södra expect continued high global wood costsSödra's profit for the first half was 577 million SEK (1084 million in the same period last year) representing a return on capital of 11 percent (21).
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Impact of soaring Chinese demand for logs and lumberChina’s total wood demand is anticipated to keep growing from 250 million m3 in 2010 to 350 million m3 by 2015 (a conservative projected growth rate of 8% per year), possibly moving as high as 450 million m3 by 2020.
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Weyerhaeuser Completes Sale of Hardwoods BusinessFEDERAL WAY, Wash., USA, Aug 01, 2011 - Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today announced it has completed the sale of its hardwoods business to American Industrial Partners.
Total proceeds from the sale will be approximately $108 million.
Assets included in the transaction are located in Tuscumbia, Ala.; Elkhart, Ind.; Grand Rapids and Lewiston, Mich.; Brainerd, Minn.; Coos Bay, Eugene and Garibaldi, Ore.; Titusville, Pa.; Arlington, Centralia and Longview, Wash.; and Dorchester and Onalaska, Wis.
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ITTO and Marubeni sign Agreement for REDD+ feasibility study in BrazilMakoto Sato, General Manager of Marubeni's Global Environmental Projects Department, and Emmanuel Ze Meka, ITTO Executive Director, signed an Agreement on 29 July 2011 at ITTO Headquarters in Yokohama, to conduct a REDD+ feasibility study in the State of Acre, Brazil.
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UNECE, FAO Release Forest Products Annual Market Review 2010-2011The UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have released the Forest Products Annual Market Review 2010-2011, according to which consumption of forest products in the UNECE region rose by 5.6% overall in 2010, following two years of falling pro
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Timber Trade Flow Maps of China and the Mekong RegionThis report provides a number of illustrated maps giving an overview of the timber trade flows in Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam and their respective trading partners. The maps provide information on the import and export in value as well as volume (RWE).
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BASELINE STUDY 1, CHINA: Overview of Forest Governance, Markets and TradeAs part of FLEGT Asia’s information collection role, a number of forest governance, markets and trade Baseline Studies have been carried out in the region. This study is done for China.
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BASELINE STUDY 2, LAO PDR: Overview of Forest Governance, Markets and TradeAs part of FLEGT Asia’s information collection role, a number of forest governance, markets and trade Baseline Studies have been carried out in the region. This study is done for Lao PDR.
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IFC supports sustainable forestry management with financing and advisory services for SLV BoliviaIFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will provide a $6 million loan and advisory services to veneer and plywood producer SLV Bolivia to support a business model that sources wood from sustainably managed natural fores
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First CLT manufacturing in southern hemisphereA NZ$7 million factory producing cross-laminated timber panels is to be established at Tahunanui, Nelson, with its backers saying it provides a ready-made solution for the rebuilding of Christchurch. The first of its kind in the southern hemisphere and 18 months in the planning, the factory is expected to start production in January 2012 and employ 15, mostly local people.
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Impact of Border Carbon Adjustment and Restrictions on Non-certified Timber on International Commerce in Wood ProductsClimate change mitigation measures may soon begin to impact trade in wood products in two important ways.
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Japan still matters to the B.C. economy
Canadians are coming to recognize that the balance of power in the international economy is shifting inexorably toward Asia. Already home to three-fifths of humanity, the next two decades will see Asia grow to account for half or more of global output.
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EFSOS II - UN/ECE Forest sector and timber outlook study summaryIf no major policies or strategies are changed in the forest sector and trends outside it follow the lines described by the IPCC B2 scenario, consumption of forest products and wood energy will grow steadily and wood supply will expand to meet this demand (see Figure 24).
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Exports of logs and lumber from the US and Canada to China to reach recordLumber shipments from Canada alone could reach 1.2 billion dollars this year. The North American share of log and lumber import volumes to China has increased from four percent in 2005 to 18 percent in 2010.
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Japan reconstruction draws NZ wood panelsNew Zealand wood panels are being used for reconstruction in Japan after the devastating earthquake and tsunami in March 2011. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has just released forestry production and trade figures for the April to June 2011 quarter.
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FFIF : Fairly Good Timber Sales Activity in SeptemberSeptember was fairly good in the timber market. Timber prices were high in comparison to long-term averages and all timber grades were in good demand.
Stumpage prices remained on the high level achieved one year ago in September, although a slight month-on-month decrease was recorded.
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UNECE Region forest products markets rebound after two years of falling production and consumptionUNECE Timber Committee Statement on Forest Products Markets in 2011 and 2012
Adopted on 14 October 2011
The Committee reviewed developments in forest products markets as reported in the Forest Products Annual Market Review, 2010-2011, as well as experts’ presentations, country market statements and forecasts.
UNECE Region forest products markets rebound after two years of falling production and consumptionForest Products contributing to the green economy
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I. Overview of forest products markets in 2011 and 2012
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Forest Industry Applauds Government for Promoting Canadian Wood in AsiaThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased that the Minister of Natural Resources, Joe Oliver, has promoted Canadian wood frame construction as environmentally friendly and energy efficient during his trip to China.
Minister Oliver attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of China's first four-storey wood frame structure, a joint Canada-China project using Canadian lumber, located in the Tianjin Economic Development area.
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Tanzanian minister highlights global demand for timberThe global demand for timber resources has been highlighted by Tanzania's Minister for Natural Resources, who has called on international investors to entrust more of their money to alternative funds such as timber funds.
Ezekiel Maige told a gathering of international businessmen in the East African nation that the national demand for timber and its byproducts had reached 5 million cubic metres, while the nation's timber farms currently only had the capacity to produce 1.2 million cubic metres.
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Timber shortage critical – STIASabah Timber Industries Association (STIA) said the timber industry here is facing a shortage of raw material due to over logging in the past and lack of sustainable forest management program.
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A word from Hon. Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural ResourcesThe Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, today addressed representatives of Canada’s forest industry at a luncheon speech at PaperWeek 2012 in Montreal.
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Forest industry appreciates Prime Minister's promotion of Canadian lumber exports to ChinaThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased that Prime Minister Stephen Harper has highlighted the exceptional growth of Canadian lumber exports to China. The industry recognizes the important partnership role the fe
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Bretford Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability by Achieving CarbonNeutral® Company Certification
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The Global Forest Industry This QuarterExcerpts from the market report Wood Resource Quarterly:
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ITTO, FAO Workshop Addresses Global Forest Reporting 21 March 2012: The proceedings of a joint workshop organized by the International Tropical Timber Or
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Global tree farms becoming more diverseSEATTLE, WA, Mrz. 26, 2012 (RISI) - After five years, and repeated requests by clients, Dennis Neilson and I spent much of the last six months updating our in-depth look at investments in plantation forestry around the world.
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Forest industry applauds move toward free trade with JapanThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is welcoming the announcement that Canada intends to develop a free trade agreement with Japan.
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Credit crunch boosts lumber pricesA new report has suggested that US lumber prices have received a boost from an unexpected source – the credit crunch.
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TRADA Technology principal consultant Elizabeth Turner discusses the impact the EU Timber Regulation will have on timber specification and supply
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Canada’s plan for Forestry Innovation in Canada’s 2012 BudgetThe Government of Canada presented their Budget today for 2012 and beyond.
Here is the information from today’s budget for “Forestry Innovation and Market Development Support“.
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Das weltweite vertikale Rennen„Urbane Wälder“ aus Holzbauten statt Betondschungel? Geht es nach dem kanadischen Architekten Michael Green könnte Holz - der wohl ökologischste Baustoff - bald eine viel größere Rolle beim Bau von Hochhäusern spielen.
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Österreichs erstes „Holzzinshaus“In der Wagramer Straße in der Donaustadt entsteht Österreichs erstes sechsgeschoßiges „Holzzinshaus“. Darin untergebracht sind 101 geförderte Mietwohnungen. Die Bauarbeiten laufen bereits.
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Zeit reif für HolzhochhäuserSeit zehn Jahren gibt es an der Innsbrucker Universität einen Lehrstuhl für Holzbau. Bei Einfamilienhäusern hat sich die Holzbauweise in vielen Bereichen durchgesetzt, laut den Wissenschaftlern sei die Zeit für mehrstöckige Gebäude reif.
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Province considers 'option' of over-riding chief forester to supply mills with timberA leaked Ministry of Forests document reveals a proposal that the B.C. government override the top official charged with managing the province's forests to find a timber supply for Burns Lake.
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ROTTNE INDUSTRY AB and Russia - Biggest ever orderROTTNE INDUSTRY AB has signed one of its biggest order ever. A Russian company has ordered forestry equipment worth over 40 million. Deliveries will be made in three stages during 2012.
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When, where and how wood is used impact carbon emissions from logging
A new study from the University of California, Davis, provides a deeper understanding of the complex global impacts of deforestation on greenhouse gas emissions.
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British Columbia’s Special Committee on Timber Supply consultation scheduleThe British Columbia Special Committee on Timber Supply has announced its plans for conducting community and provincial consultations.
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EBRD: Promoting sustainable forestry from Bratislava to VladivostokOur forests are a vital source of life to plants, animals and humans alike. Their trees do not merely provide a habitat for many species, but they also make the air clean and mitigate the effects of climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide.
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B.C. Timber Supply committee releases report with recommendations to increase timber supplyThe Special Committee on Timber Supply today released its unanimous report making 22 recommendations to increase the supply and value of mid-term timber and to strengthen future forest management in the B.C. Central Interior.
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FPAC urging Canada to deepen economic ties with ChinaThe Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is urging the Canadian Government to follow through on the conclusion of the Canada-China Economic Complementarities Study which states that Canada and China should continue to strengthen their bilater
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Forest Industry in January-June 2012: Difficult Market Conditions Led to Weaker Forest Industry Production Finland, Aug 29, 2012 - Forest industry production volumes decreased or remained unchanged in a challenging operating environment during the first half of 2012.
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In-market log prices are reduced slightly this month. However demand is still strong as shipping prices have lowered. The in-market log price has lowered 1-2% for the products Agrifax monitors, however the cost of shipping in $/JASm³ has lowered 5-6%. Inventories
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TPT Forests export market reportWith their recent burst of enthusiasm Chinese buyers are now feeling more positive about 2013 prospects, with the common perception that the newly announced Government Leaders have little choice but to modestly stimulate the economy while new policy is put in place.
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WWF’s Living Forests Report forecasts a tripling of wood consumption in society by 2050 due to rising population and demandBy 2050, rising population and demand, as well as an increase in use of wood for bioenergy, could triple the amount of wood society takes from forests and plantations per year, according to the latest instalment of WWF's Living Forests Report .
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NZ - Forestry boom for East Coast economyForestry is delivering a massive economic benefit to the Gisborne region in New Zealand and, with an expected boom in log exports, by 2020 one in 10 people could earn a living from the sector, according to a new economic study.
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New wood campaign set up for the UKA new campaign is aiming to encourage consumers to buy wood products – from furniture to fuel – that were grown and processed in the UK.
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