Author: John Perez-Garcia Executive SummaryThe reduction in timber supply in the U.S. Pacific Northwest region to protect the northern spotted owl is just one of a number of similar, ongoing adjustments in timber supply globally. The rapid rise in wood product prices experienced within the last 12 months — an increase of 100 percent–is suggestive of […]
Author: Hakan Ekstrom Highlights: U.S. lumber suppliers who wish to be more competitive in European markets must understand the European definition of quality. Quality is much more than accurate grading. Other factors like dimension accuracy, consistent supply, and customer service are also very important. Customers in European countries do hot have the same preferences as U.S. […]
Authors: Jay A. Johnson, Christine E. Dinsdale Executive SummaryThe objectives of this study were to identify and characterize high-value wood products manufacturers in Europe, to search for opportunities for possible delivery of North American wood to Europe, and to obtain a basic understanding of the legal resources utilized in typical agreements for US wood exports to […]
