Demolition of the former Northern Pulp kraft mill in Abercrombie, N.S. could begin as early as September under an amended provincial ministerial order — all structures and debris must be removed within 18 months, with completion expected in late 2027 (Tree Frog/CBC).
Update: Harmac Pacific's CEO warns that tariff damage to coastal sawmills threatens the ~350-job Nanaimo mill's wood-chip supply, following the Howe Sound and Crofton closures that cut 750+ coastal pulp jobs (Nanaimo News Bulletin).
Forestry & Timber
New Zealand A-grade 3.9m export log prices rebounded to ~NZ$125/JAS at North Island ports (NZ$115 South Island) in July–August after June's slump, driven by lower Chinese inventories and restrained NZ supply (Timber Industry News).
A VTT (Finland) scenario study through 2050 sees China shifting from the world's largest wood importer toward self-sufficiency — and eventually becoming a major competitor to traditional wood-producing countries (Timber Industry News).
French sawmill group Siat will close a planing plant after losing its Leroy Merlin contract (Timber Industry News).
