As COVID-19 restrictions ease across the province, the forestry sector is optimistic business will improve through the fall. The continued vaccination efforts, the reduction of
With the construction break in Quebec, there was the usual slow-down in activity. Businesses were working hard to obtain the supplies they needed, as well
Lumber manufacturers in the Lake States region are reporting a steadier market compared to six months ago, but the industry is still busy. “I think
Lumber suppliers in the Northeast are still reporting a strong market – one of whom described it as “red hot.” A source in Pennsylvania stated
The markets for Hardwood lumber are strong in the Southeast. A lumber provider in Mississippi stated, “Our markets have been outstanding because of the trustworthiness
On the West Coast, the markets are good, but different factors are presenting problems to lumber providers. According to a wholesaler in California, “I would
There were the usual slowdowns due to vacation periods and the July 1st Canada Day celebrations over the early part of summer. The province started
The COVID-19 restrictions across the province are slowly being lifted and businesses are gradually reopening and getting back to a semblance of normal. The economy
Across the board, sawmills in the Lake States region are reporting “strong” markets with high demand that are keeping lumber suppliers “really busy.” In Michigan,
The market for Hardwood lumber in the Northeast is strong. According to a lumber provider in Pennsylvania, it is “very strong,” even “exceptionally strong.” This
The Hardwood markets in the Southeast are “very good.” That’s the word from a lumber provider in Virginia. It’s a sentiment echoed by other lumber
Out on the West Coast, lumber providers report the same phenomenon that is occurring across the country: high demand and low supply. A Washington lumberman
With the arrival of summer, sawmills and logging companies were busy processing whitewoods before stain set in. Supplies of Hardwoods were noted as slightly improved,
Business continues to improve for some in the Hardwood sector as we move through a third wave of COVID-19. Vaccination efforts ramped up across the
Lumber providers in the Lake States region report lots of business, higher prices and strong sales. Some of their customers are finding more wood, but,
In the Northeast, lumber sources reported that sales are going very well with the supply chain steadily improving since six months ago for some, while
The Hardwood market in the Southeast is booming compared to six months ago, but unprecedented issues remain with supply not meeting demand across the region.
Lumbermen on the West Coast say the market is good and they are busy – but getting product can be problematic. A lumberman in Washington
With warmer weather conditions here and road bans now ended, supplies to sawmills were reported as improved, thus posting some gains in log inventories. Ground
The bad weather early this year did not dampen demand for Hardwood finished goods. In fact, the U.S. housing market is performing well, boosting demand
Sales of Hardwood lumber in the Lake States are strong, even “crazy”-strong, according to one source. A Michigan lumber provider said his market is “extremely
