The recent modifications allow for the construction of encapsulated mass-timber buildings up to 18 stories high, expanding the scope from the prior limit of 12 stories.
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New policies boost forestry sector's recovery efforts and environmental restoration.
British Columbia and the ‘Namgis First Nation have initiated formal talks for a joint decision-making agreement to enhance forest management and ensure the longevity of forestry jobs in the region.
Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court has declined to hear the remaining appeals that were filed against the Regional State Administrative Agency’s July 2020 decision to approve KaiCell Fibers Ltd’s environmental permit application for a 600,000 mt softwood pulp mill in Paltamo.
Meanwhile, in the first two months of the year, lumber prices began to increase in the main export markets.
In 2023, Russia decreased of plywood exports into the U.S. by 52%.
Joint investigation reveals sophisticated trade rerouting to smuggle sanctioned goods into Europe.
The strikes to impact cargo and fuel distribution.
Exemption benefits global wooden pallet industry in EU regulation adaptation.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the draft risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for formaldehyde for public comment and peer review.
Metsä Group has 21 mills in Finland, which are significantly affected by the prolonged strikes.
However, a number of factors may limit the rapid expansion of unprocessed timber exports to China.
Metsä Group halted operations at its Metsä Svir sawmill and ceased timber purchases in the country in March 2022 after Russian invasion of Ukraine.
This change is expected to lower the expenses for homeowners selling their properties by potentially reducing the standard commission rates, which have historically been among the highest globally.
The average price of Russian lumber in Japan declined 27%.
EOS and CEI-Bois statement for possible Japanese imports ban on Russian wood products.
A court in Russia has ordered the seizure of assets belonging to a subsidiary of the global furniture giant worth almost $143 million.
However, the start of 2024 saw a downturn, with January exports falling 33% year-on-year.
After the test phase of the EU Deforestation Regulation revealed glaring deficiencies and showed that implementation according to current specifications is not possible, the Associations are calling for a change of course.
Once the investigation process is complete, the anti-dumping duties, as high as 15.8%, will be applied retroactively on all imports of birch plywood into the EU from 22 August 2023 and for all future imports from Kazakhstan and Türkiye.