Russia’s invasion is creating timber supply chain challenges for EU and UK construction. In related news: the Timber Trade Federation’s guidance on ‘conflict timber‘; and Cepi says the pulp & paper sector should have ‘essential supplier‘ status.
Companies making news include: Paper Excellence (asking price for Kamloops mill); GreenFirst (Q4, year end financials); and Louisiana Pacific (new PEFC standard in Chile). On the Market front: the latest updates on US and Canadian housing starts.
In Forestry/Climate news: tree rings help reveal a warming future; tropical forests help keep air cool and moist; and more on ENGO efforts to link Canada’s GHG emission reduction plans with old-growth forests and logging emissions.
Finally, the Southern Forest Products Association is seeking a new EU-based market rep.
Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor