The Canadian lumber market is facing unprecedented challenges in 2025, with soaring tariffs and a sluggish housing market leading to sawmill closures and curtailments.

Trump’s tariffs on softwood lumber and finished furniture will hit 30% of U.S. supply, increasing building costs and slowing housing market recovery.

AWC issues Northern U.S. Softwood Lumber EPD, completing four regional declarations for enhanced environmental transparency across the wood products sector.

Canfor Corporation will permanently close South Carolina’s Estill and Darlington sawmills in August 2025 due to market challenges and financial losses.

Collins Pine Co.’s production facilities in Klamath Falls, Oregon, producing particleboard and wood siding, agreed to be acquired by the Swiss Krono Group.

Various materials for decking greatly enhance outdoor areas, factoring in budget, aesthetics, maintenance, and the environment.

Canadian Wood Council releases new EPDs for softwood lumber, OSB, plywood, trusses, and I-joists, offering transparent, science-based environmental data.

The Softwood Lumber Board and USDA Forest Service have launched a $1.8M mass timber competition to promote sustainable timber projects in U.S. K-12 educational facilities. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based architects, engineers, public school districts, and tribal organizations

The American Wood Council (AWC) has made a significant stride in sustainability by releasing the industry’s first regional Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for the U.S. wood products sector. Previously, EPDs in this industry were nationwide, but AWC has responded to …