by okelly | May 11, 2026 | Forestry, Logs and chips
North America accounts for roughly one-third of the global softwood supply. On the surface, that scale suggests the region should play a central role in meeting future demand. But a closer look reveals a much more nuanced – and uneven – picture. Our latest...
by okelly | Oct 13, 2023 | Pellets
The European energy landscape has experienced significant turbulence over the past 18 months, resulting in substantial effects on wood pellet markets. The conflict in Ukraine led to a gas shortage in Europe, causing gas and power prices to soar. In response, wood...
by okelly | May 2, 2022 | Forestry, Logs and chips, Lumber, Pulp and paper
Disruptions in global trade of forest products Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24 came as a shock to many in Europe and around the world. Beyond the human cost of the war, it’s having profound impacts on global markets – including markets for forest products....
by FredrikModh | Mar 15, 2022 | Forestry, Logs and chips, Lumber, Pulp and paper
Adjustments in Central Europe’s wood supply are inevitable as salvage winds down and forest management adapts to future risks Central European roundwood markets are at a turning point. Forests in much of the region have recently suffered extensive damage from a bark...
by okelly | Dec 15, 2021 | Forestry, Logs and chips, Lumber, Pellets, Pulp and paper
The US South is poised to become a critical softwood resource for regional and global forest product markets. The US South softwood timber resource is large, highly cost-competitive, and increasingly critical for the global supply of several forest products. In 2020,...
