The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) announces its 2026–2027 International Board leadership, naming Bill Bouchey President, Mike Johnson II President-Elect, and appointing Christina Gonano, Jennifer C.
Gresham House to acquire a majority stake in Molpus Woodlands Group, creating a global forestry investment leader with $8 billion in assets under management.
USDA Rural Development announces $115.2M in timber funding, including $11.9M for Maine Plywood USA, to boost sawmill capacity, create jobs, and support wildfire risk reduction.
Canada’s Forest Sector Transformation Task Force begins work to enhance competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation in the industry. Key initiatives focus on growth and market diversification.
IKEA and BTG Pactual launch a pioneering project to restore and responsibly manage degraded land in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, aiming to fight climate change.
The Canadian lumber market is facing unprecedented challenges in 2025, with soaring tariffs and a sluggish housing market leading to sawmill closures and curtailments.
Weyerhaeuser announces the appointment of Rick Beckwitt, former CEO of Lennar, to its board of directors. The move aims to enhance leadership and strategy.