The ample volumes of residual forest fibre energy available across North America is evidenced by the increasing number and ferocity of wildfires in the US and Canada PART I: https://madisonsreport.com/woody-biomass-to-energy-forest-residue/ PART II: https://madisonsreport.com/woody-biomass-to-energy-electricity-production/ Recently Madison’s had the opportunity to visit a biomass fuel-to-electricity production facility through the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry &…

Into the middle of February most lumber industry players were focussed on receiving wood already ordered. Sawmills reported muted demand for new sales, as traders were occupied with logistics and supply chain; getting solid wood products actually delivered. As such, prices remained quite level over the previous week. Customers who were hunting around for the…

REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ Ongoing Winter Storms Stymie Lumber SalesYet more harsh winter storms raged across North America in mid-February, keeping demand for construction framing dimension lumber soft. Deep dive into softwood latest lumber prices, market and us housing starts update for FEBRUARY 2026.

Yet more harsh winter storms raged across North America in mid-February, keeping demand for construction framing dimension lumber soft. Most operators were focussed on deliveries; as railways and trucking companies had great difficulty moving solid wood products. Customers eyed their dwindling inventories with patience as home building activity was almost non-existent due to below-freezing temperatures…

The ample volumes of residual forest fibre energy available across North America is evidenced by the increasing number and ferocity of wildfires in the US and Canada Recently Madison’s had the opportunity to visit a biomass fuel-to-electricity production facility through the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s Combined Heat and Power…

Total US Housing Starts full-year flat compared to 2024; Single-Family down -7% Since 1952 Madison’s Lumber Reporter has established itself as the most reliable source for North American lumber prices and industry news. By providing a true 360º perspective on all aspects of wood products’ manufacturing, Madison’s makes you better equipped to anticipate other market…

The North American construction framing dimension softwood lumber market maintained a holding pattern at the beginning of February. As quite harsh weather continued in many parts of Canada and the US, the focus was on transportation delays. Customers waited for shipment of solid wood products already ordered which were slowly moving somewhere along the supply…

The ample volumes of residual forest fibre energy available across North America is evidenced by the increasing number and ferocity of wildfires in the US and Canada Recently Madison’s had the opportunity to visit the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship’s Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Academy, based at the Alex Fraser…

As January came to a close the impediment of very harsh winter weather kept sales of construction framing dimension softwood lumber items slow. It was more a matter of transportation issues than a drop in demand. Some orders were booked at prices similar to the previous week, but most communication was about organizing deliveries on…

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