The most extensive scenario could affect wood volumes equal to annual use at one to two pulp mills and 15 industrial sawmills.
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U.S. hardwood log exports to China reached 380.6 thousand m3 worth $285 million in January-August 2026, exceeding full-year 2025 shipments.
The company sees an opportunity to divert waste wood from energy production and reuse it as material for new products.
Companies want third parties to conduct forest assessments instead of relying solely on state-controlled Roslesinforg and seek protection from lease termination over delays or quality disputes.
Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper plans boiler and chemical-plant upgrades expected to raise daily kraft production by 11% and increase its use of forest biomass.
The agreement covers prescribed fire, timber and fuels treatments, longleaf pine restoration, wildlife habitat and invasive species management across ownership boundaries.
The exploration will examine timber production, multiple use, conservation and protection across public forests.
The expansions will create greater opportunities for local forest management and help maintain fibre supplies for local facilities.
Regional constraints, limited plantation expansion and infrastructure barriers will restrict how much additional softwood roundwood reaches markets.
TFL 30 covers approximately 180,000 hectares about 50 kilometres northeast of Prince George in the Prince George Natural Resource District.
The funding will support wood-product processing, innovation, workforce development, plantations and timber import compliance.
The mill, formerly operated by Domtar, was idled in 2024 after the company announced plans to close the facility.
Prices increased for the second consecutive year after declining in 2023.
Dry conditions linked to strong El Niño events have historically increased fires and tree losses in parts of South America and Southeast Asia.
Georgia timberland owners lose buyers as mill closures cut 3% of U.S. containerboard capacity.
The plan aims to expand domestic wood supply after softwood log imports fell from 12.2 million m3 in 2000 to 1.6 million m3 in 2025.
Sawlog and pulpwood stocks rose in timber balance region 2, while pulp chip stocks increased in all regions.
Burned maritime pine could enter pallet, paper, plywood and fuel markets once forest access resumes.
Framework outlines policy, investment and financing actions to increase demand for small-diameter wood and residual fiber while supporting forest management and rural economies.
Higher pulp prices, strong renewable fuel demand and growth in advanced materials supported results, while weak graphic paper demand, high wood costs and geopolitical uncertainty continued to weigh on parts of the business.