International Paper suspended operations at its Pine Hill, Alabama mill on July 9, 2026, after a weather event damaged a critical roof structure. With a restart targeted for August, the event raises questions about regional timber supply and where Pine Hill fits in IP’s ongoing restructuring.
Canadian lumber prices are well off their pandemic peaks, but sawmill operators and lumber producers are discovering that falling commodity prices don’t automatically translate into better margins — not when operating costs refuse to follow prices down.
A Thunder Bay kraft mill is partnering with Rock Tech Lithium to test whether crude tall oil — a byproduct of the pulping process — can be used in lithium extraction. If it works, it could open a new revenue stream for pulp producers across Canada.
Duties on Canadian lumber rose from 14% to 35% in 2025, then a 10% Section 232 tariff piled on. Mid-2026 brings a preliminary rollback — but the effective rate holds near 35%. Here’s what each market segment faces.
International Paper (IP) has finalized a definitive agreement to acquire North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC) from private equity firm One Rock Capital Partners for $360 million, a move that’s set to supercharge its industrial packaging dominance in the U.S. Read the official announcement here. Nestled in Longview, Washington—a hub for Pacific Northwest forestry—the NORPAC mill…
The Milwaukee mass timber project known as The Edison — billed as the tallest of its kind in the United States — has stalled after tariffs and inflation drove costs $25 million over budget. Its general contractor filed for foreclosure in March 2026, and the developer has gone silent.
Weyerhaeuser’s response to pulp mill closures highlights how changing fiber markets, biocarbon production, and engineered wood investments are reshaping North American forestry and timber supply.
An overview of Mississippi’s 2025 agricultural production value, key commodities, and how the state compares with other southern agricultural economies.
December 2025 Working Forest Lumber Forecast: updated market data, demand and supply indicators, and prospects for North American softwood lumber.
Forest-based tourism is becoming an important economic complement to traditional forestry in British Columbia, offering stable revenue, diverse job opportunities, and long-term community value. This article explores how tourism and sustainable forest management can work together to support local economies while maintaining healthy, accessible landscapes.