Illegal timber harvesting drives transnational crimes that negatively impact U.S. markets and the global economy. It contributes to deforestation and climate change, and the proceeds from illegal timber products can fund organized crime, terrorism and drug trafficking.

Georgia-Pacific said the record-setting 1 billionth board foot rolled off the production line on April 18, five years after the $150 million, 320,000-square foot facility opened in 2019.

Above ground carbon stocks are at least 70% higher in mixed forests than in monocultures.

North American new orders for tropical hardwoods have experienced a modest slowdown, but the demand for the hardwoods remain robust especially in high-end projects and exterior applications, according to Fastsmarkets’ Hardwood Market Report.

West Fraser Timber Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Spray Lake Sawmills for (CAD) $140 million ($103 million). This move, the company says, will help WFG to grow its footprint in Southern Alberta and expand its Canadian treated wood business, while providing access to a high-quality timber supply.

NWH, a premier hardwoods supplier, has acquired Post Hardwoods, a long-standing hardwood supplier and manufacturer based in Hamilton, Michigan.

Acquisition intended to accelerate trade and investment decisions among forest products.

PLEASANT MILLS, Penn, -- Alderfer Lumber launched a new website that allows people to use filters to find the specific slab dimensions they require, and allow them to filter by wood species, length, width, thickness, and more.   According to the company, every slab is unique and inventoried independently with photos of both the front and back. The inventory changes every day so people can always find new inventory for a variety of projects

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending June 30, 2023 is: US$472 mfbm. This is up by +6.8%, or +$30, from the previous week when it was US$442.

Garnica, a global supplier of sustainable plywood solutions has made several strategic appointments and additions of five new senior leaders to its North American team.