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- The Forest Innovation & Bioeconomy Conference (FIBC 2025) is 2 weeks away!by Madison’s Lumber ReporterMay 6-8, 2025 | 📍 The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, BC Hosted by B.C.’s Ministry of Forests, the University of British Columbia’s BioProducts Institute, and Foresight Canada, this leading international event connects researchers, industry pioneers, policymakers, and investors to… Read more: The Forest Innovation & Bioeconomy Conference (FIBC 2025) is 2 weeks away!
- Lack of Urgency Brings Lower Lumber Pricesby Madison’s Lumber ReporterLumber buyers across North America felt no sense of urgency to stock up on solid wood products, thus into mid-April prices softened further. Historically in the seasonal cycle, at this time of early spring there would be an… Read more: Lack of Urgency Brings Lower Lumber Prices
- Tariffs, Trade Tensions Dominate Montreal Wood Conventionby Madison’s EditorTrade uncertainty, softwood lumber tariffs, and a cooling U.S. housing market were front and centre at this year’s Montreal Wood Convention, held April 8 – 10, where industry leaders gathered to assess the challenges ahead. The event drew… Read more: Tariffs, Trade Tensions Dominate Montreal Wood Convention
- Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 18, 2025: US$513 mfbmby Madison’s Lumber ReporterThe Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending april 18, 2025 is: US$513 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending April 18, 2025 is: US$513 mfbm.This is down -5%, or -$29, from the previous… Read more: Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Apr 18, 2025: US$513 mfbm
- Annual COFI Convention: April 2025by Madison’s Lumber ReporterA 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