Italy's Burgo Group announced paper price increases effective this month, citing cost pressures (PULPAPERnews).
Forestry & Timber
Lumber's August price slide continued: Western SPF 2x4 at US$480/mbf (-5% month-over-month) and Southern Yellow Pine at US$447 (-17%) on muted construction activity, though both remain well above 2024 levels (Canadian Biomass / Madison's).
Update: Matthew Reddy's appointment as SFI CEO is effective September 1, succeeding retiring long-time chief Kathy Abusow (Canadian Biomass).
