Articles, news and events of the wood industry

The Hormuz Strait Conflict Directly Impacts Romania`s Forest..

The escalation of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz is producing immediate global effects, and Romania`s wood industry is beginning to feel the indirect but significant impact.

2026 - April, 14

The Largest Employers in Romania`s Forestry Sector

Romania`s forestry sector remains a key pillar of the national economy, not only through its contribution to GDP and exports, but also through its major social role as a generator of employment

2026 - April, 14

The Iran Conflict Is Also Impacting Europe`s Wood Industry -..

The escalation of the conflict in Iran is generating global economic effects, and Europe`s wood industry is no exception

2026 - April, 7

Forestry Trade Unions Challenge the Reorganization of Romsil..

The planned reorganization of Romsilva has triggered strong reactions across the forestry sector, as trade unions representing forestry workers have decided to challenge the measures in court

2026 - April, 7

Exports of Italy`s Wood Industry to China Slid 9.9% in First..

In the first nine months of 2025, exports of Italy`s wood industry to China fell by 9.9 percent compared with the same period in 2024, reflecting weakening demand in China`s luxury goods segment and broader structural pressures in the bilateral wood products trade

2026 - March, 30

Germany`s OSB Exports at Lowest Level in Three Years

In 2025, Germany`s oriented strand board (OSB) export performance has weakened significantly, with export volumes slipping to their lowest level in three years - a development that signals shifts in both domestic production dynamics and international demand for engineered wood pa ...

2026 - March, 30

Laser Scanning Enters Forestry in Romania: Efficiency, Preci..

The digitalization of Romania`s forestry sector is accelerating, and one of the technologies rapidly gaining traction is laser scanning, known as LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging)

2026 - March, 26

ASFOR at the High-Level Conference "Industrial Development t..

The participation of ASFOR (Association of Forest Owners and Forest Industry Professionals in Romania) in the high-level conference "Industrial Development through European Policies" highlights a key moment for positioning the wood industry within the framework of evolving Europe ...

2026 - March, 26

Nordic Wood Industry Giants in Brussels: Pressure to Ease Pr..

The European wood industry is entering a new phase of negotiations as major Nordic producers - particularly from Sweden and Finland - intensify discussions with EU institutions in Brussels to adjust restrictions on forest harvesting and timber production

2026 - March, 24

March 21, 2026 - International Day of Forests

On March 21, 2026, the global wood industry marks the International Day of Forests, an initiative led by the United Nations and coordinated through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

2026 - March, 24