VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 23 (Reuters) - West Fraser Timber Co. (Toronto:WFT.TO - news) said on Monday its profit jumped during the second quarter due largely to stronger lumber prices and despite uncertainty caused by the U.S.-Canada softwood trade dispute. The company reported a net profit of C$55 million, or C$1.40 per share, in the quarter ended June 30, up from the net earnings of C$43 million, or C$1.37 per share, it recorded in the same quarter last year. West Fraser said its lumber operations generated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of C$61 million in the second quarter, up from C$39 million it reported a year earlier The western Canadian company said it benefited from higher lumber prices, although market uncertainty caused by the ongoing spat between the United States and Canada over softwood lumber trade had caused wider than usual price fluctuations. U.S. producer have accused their Canadian rivals of flooding the market since the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Accord expired March 31, but West Fraser said its shipments to the United States have been consistent with ``past seasonal trends.'' EBITDA from pulp and paper operations was C$33 million for the quarter compared with C$47 million in the year-earlier quarter due in part to higher energy costs, the company said. The company's panel division generated EBITDA of C$17 million up from C$13 million a year earlier. West Fraser closed a deal on July 13 to sell its Revy retail operations to RONA, a closely-held Quebec hardware chain for C$220 million. West Fraser said on Monday it will take a C$21 million after-tax loss on the sale and future disposal of real estate. ($1 equals $1.54 Canadian)