The negotiations for collective labour agreements for UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Raflatac, and UPM Biofuels are ongoing.
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British Columbia’s chief forester sets a new AAC, changing the previous level set in 2012.
Paper Excellence Canada will work in close consultation with the Province of Nova Scotia (Canada) in undertaking a feasibility study to determine whether a viable business case exists to open a new mill there.
PotlatchDeltic agreed to extensive remedies to come into and remain in compliance with its Clean Water Act permits, including facility improvements, construction of a new filtration system and combining its outfalls.
The average price per cubic meter of plywood decreased by 13%.
New regulation targets circumvention practices, imposing retrospective duties.
Recovery continues after 2021 ban lift.
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.
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.