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Plywood Mill Closure in Bingen Reflects Broader Industry Trends

Plywood Mill Closure in Bingen Reflects Broader Industry Trends

by Working Forest | May 19, 2025 | News, Articles, Lumber, Sawmill

A plywood mill in Bingen, Washington, is scheduled to shut down operations next month, resulting in the layoff of 81 employees. This development marks the end of a long operational history for the facility, which has been producing plywood for decades using...
Major Recycled Paperboard Mill Closure Impacts West Coast Production

Major Recycled Paperboard Mill Closure Impacts West Coast Production

by Working Forest | May 18, 2025 | News, Articles, Pulp and Paper

A major recycled paperboard manufacturer has announced plans to close one of its facilities in Los Angeles this summer, marking a significant shift in the company’s U.S. operations. The closure is part of a broader effort to streamline production and reduce long-term...
The Struggles of Viking Lumber and the Future of Sitka Spruce Harvesting in Alaska

The Struggles of Viking Lumber and the Future of Sitka Spruce Harvesting in Alaska

by Working Forest | May 15, 2025 | News, Articles, Industries, Lumber

Alaska’s timber industry, particularly the harvesting of Sitka spruce, has played a significant role in both the local economy and global craftsmanship for many years. Among the most notable products made with Sitka spruce are the soundboards of Steinway pianos,...
High-Tech Forest Monitoring Systems Changing Nature Protection

High-Tech Forest Monitoring Systems Changing Nature Protection

by Working Forest | Apr 18, 2025 | News, Articles, Industries, Reforestation

Forests are one of Earth’s greatest natural defenses — producing oxygen, storing carbon, and sheltering wildlife. But rising threats like wildfires, illegal logging, and climate change demand new ways to track and manage these vital ecosystems. Enter new advanced...
Better? Biodegradable Paper Straws

Better? Biodegradable Paper Straws

by Working Forest | Apr 16, 2025 | News, Articles, Pulp and Paper

As the industry moves toward more eco-conscious solutions, biodegradable paper straws are leading the way in sustainable alternatives to plastic. Unlike the flimsy paper straws we’re used to, these new biodegradable straws are heat-resistant, durable, and can be used...
U.S. Almost Doubles Lumber Tariffs on Canadian Softwood Lumber

U.S. Almost Doubles Lumber Tariffs on Canadian Softwood Lumber

by Working Forest | Aug 20, 2024 | News, Lumber

In the ongoing softwood lumber trade conflict, the United States has moved forward with its plans to significantly raise the tariff on Canadian softwood lumber imports, now imposing a 14.54 percent duty as additional tariffs, including new tariffs and subsidy tariffs,...
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