TIMBER TRENDS ARCHIVE

The following documents are archived from previous years for your convenience.

2007

pdf July 2007
US economy slows with the twin drags of rising energy prices and a troubled housing sector. North American lumber production declines in line with falling US housing demand. US log prices adjusting to lower lumber prices—but lags vary regionally. Timing of US housing recovery uncertain; requires unwinding a large inventory build. Heightened interest in bioenergy with high energy prices.
 
pdf April 2007
GDP growth rate falls. Dollar at record low versus the Euro. US lumber production continues to decline. Housing sales and starts way down from year ago.
 
pdf March 2007
British Columbian log exports decline. Housing starts up, exiting homes sales up, new homes sales down. Remodeling activity steady. US lumber production, shipments down.
 
pdf February 2007
Temple-Inland announces timberland sale. Existing homes sales up, new home sales and starts down. Russia to raise log export duty. Softwood lumber production down.
 
pdf January 2007
GDP growth rebounds in fourth quarter. Housing market shows life. Lumber prices rise. Mill curtailments decline.