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• Annual COFI Convention: April 2025
  by Madison’s Lumber Reporter
  April 17, 2025
  A great time was had in Prince George, BC, April 2 – 4 for the annual Council of Forest Industries convention. A jam-packed event of exhibitors and presenters brought 650 participants to the central British Columbia city to… Read more: Annual COFI Convention: April 2025
• Lumber Prices Plateau on Trade Clarity
  by Madison’s Lumber Reporter
  April 15, 2025
  The beginning of April passed with the agonizing confusion about potential trade disruptions resolved; lumber and forest products were not included in the latest US tariffs. Industry and traders breathed a sigh of relief even while the unknowns… Read more: Lumber Prices Plateau on Trade Clarity
• Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 11, 2025: US$542 mfbm
  by Madison’s Lumber Reporter
  April 14, 2025
  The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 11, 2025 is: US$542 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 11, 2025 is: US$542 mfbm.This is down -4%, or -$25, from the previous… Read more: Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 11, 2025: US$542 mfbm
• Logistical Constraints Slow Lumber Deliveries
  by Madison’s Lumber Reporter
  April 10, 2025
  March waned with the usual seasonal increase in lumber buying and indeed construction activity. As well, transportation issues loomed at the normal time of year. Lumber industry players reported shortages of trucks and long delays at hubs and… Read more: Logistical Constraints Slow Lumber Deliveries
• Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 4, 2025: US$567 mfbm
  by Madison’s Lumber Reporter
  April 7, 2025
  The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 4, 2025 is: US$567 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 4, 2025 is: US$567 mfbm.This is flat from the previous week when it… Read more: Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 4, 2025: US$567 mfbm