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China lifts US log import ban after trump–Xi breakthrough, re-energising global timber markets

 November 18, 2025

China restores US log imports after Trump–Xi talks, easing pressure on exporters and boosting construction and furniture sectors as demand strengthens.

Interholco brings African wood innovation to FAO’s 80th anniversary

 November 17, 2025

The FAO marked its 80th anniversary with a global exhibition on sustainable forestry innovations. Interholco showcased Congo’s certified timber.

Stora Enso announces key leadership changes ahead of strategic transformation

 November 17, 2025

Stora Enso announces leadership changes in preparation for the demerger of its forest business and a strategic review of operations, effective January 2026.

Metsä Group completes statutory negotiations for cost savings and profit improvement programme in Finland

 November 14, 2025

Metsä Group concludes statutory negotiations in Finland, targeting 540 job cuts as part of a €300 million cost savings and profit improvement programme.

Sonae Arauco initiates a 1000-tree plantation programme with its staff to sustain forestry

 November 14, 2025

Sonae Arauco displayed its commitment to the biocircular economy and local sustainability by organising a family planting day with its staff and their families.

UPM pays €85 Million corporate tax in Finland, reinforcing its economic contribution in 2024

 November 14, 2025

UPM paid €85 million in corporate tax in Finland in 2024, contributing to the national economy with taxes, dividends, and local employment.

TDUK leads the timber industry into 2025 with advocacy, innovation, and education

 November 13, 2025

TDUK supports the timber industry with policy advocacy, innovation, and education, helping members navigate challenges and seize opportunities in 2025.

Structural Timber Association launches timber frame learning journey to promote sustainable homebuilding in the UK

 November 13, 2025

The Timber Frame Learning Journey initiative educates UK developers on faster, greener homebuilding through timber frame construction, driving sustainability and efficiency.

Innovative technology for sustainable teak plantations explored in ITTO-BMLEH Webinar

 November 11, 2025

ITTO and BMLEH showcase cutting-edge tech for sustainable teak plantations, including AI-powered volume estimation and genomic adaptation for climate resilience.

Södra makes a wake-up call for the timber industry by cutting back on the sawn timber production

 November 11, 2025

Södra is cutting sawn timber production by 20% due to a critical imbalance: record raw material costs and plummeting global construction demand.


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