Forest Economic Advisors (FEA)

Introducing Forest Economic Advisors’ new price service, PricePulse, North America’s first direct-transaction price report for wood products. We hope you’ll join us — find out more about how to get involved here: getfea.com/pricepulse.

We’re honored to welcome Tom Schultz, Chief of the US Forest Service, to the Forest Products Forum on September 16. He'll share insight into changes in federal forest management policy and what they mean for US timber supply. Learn more: getfea.com/conference/for…

Mass Timber+ is returning to the East Coast this fall, and the response has been incredible. FEA is proud to partner with WoodWorks to present this year’s conference—bringing together leaders in mass timber, offsite construction, and wood construction. masstimberplus.com

FEA’s 2024 Billion Board Foot (BBF) Club includes 22 lumber companies producing at least 1 BBF annually, down from 23 in 2023. Together, they run 289 mills and account for 25% of global production. 🔢 Full list and analysis in June's Wood Markets Monthly: getfea.com/publication/wo…

🌲 FEA’s 2025 Forest Products Forum will be held September 16 at the World Forestry Center in Portland, OR. North American lumber and timber markets are facing a turbulent 2025, with economic volatility likely to persist well into 2026. Learn more: getfea.com/conference/for…

📈 PricePulse now tracks 590 North American lumber prices, with 177 newly added. PricePulse consistently reflects market conditions with greater accuracy and timeliness—not smoothed or lagging estimates. Learn more about its transparency and accuracy: feapricepulse.com

🌍 Europe’s lumber sector is under pressure—from high costs and tariffs to falling supply in the wake of the bark beetle epidemic. Hear market insights from the UK, Sweden, and Central Europe at our upcoming Global Softwood Log & Lumber Conference: getfea.com/conference/glo…

🌲 Timber supply is tightening as policy shifts and cost pressures hit key regions. What’s next for global log markets? Join us for a discussion with Diego Benedetti, Heath Heikkila, and FEA's Rocky Goodnow. Details: getfea.com/conference/glo… @amforest_org

🌏 Lingering Uncertainties in Vietnam Create Opportunities The latest Special Report in FEA’s May China Bulletin explores the challenges and opportunities facing the Vietnamese log and lumber industry as a result of recent US tariff policy developments. getfea.com/publication/ch…

📈 PricePulse Now Covers W-SPF In 2023–24, W-SPF survey prices were consistently too low. More recently, during tariff swings, surveys overshot the market while our prices reflected actual conditions. Learn more about our data-driven #LumberPrices: feapricepulse.com

In a recent article for the Softwood Lumber Board, FEA’s Francois Robichaud explains how light-frame construction is making inroads into midrise, multifamily building, and how mass timber is transforming the construction industry at an unprecedented pace. Check it out ⬇️

📈 PricePulse: Prices Without a Lag Are you relying on outdated survey data while the market moves ahead? Stop making decisions based on yesterday’s prices. Make faster, smarter decisions with FEA’s PricePulse. Learn more: getfea.com/pricepulse #Lumber #LumberPrices

The FEA team is at the Montréal Wood Convention this week. If you’re attending, make sure to stop by booth 63 and say hello! We’re showcasing PricePulse, our revolutionary price reporting service. #MWC2025 #MontrealWoodConvention

💡While wood products were largely exempt from the new US tariffs, the regime will affect the North American wood products sector via the broader economy. Brendan Lowney analyzes the effects in FEA’s latest Spotlight. Read more: getfea.com/spotlight/new-… #Tariffs #Lumber #Timber

💡 How Will Tariffs Reshape Global Wood Markets? US trade policy is shifting, impacting trade, demand, and prices. At our Global Log & Lumber Conference (June 4–5), Brendan Lowney breaks down key trends for 2025–26. Learn more: getfea.com/conference/glo… #Lumber #Timber #Tariffs

💡 A 25% tariff on Canadian imports would raise wood costs but would not materially impact US housing affordability. Brendan Lowney analyzes the effects in FEA’s latest Spotlight. #WoodProducts #Lumber #Trade #Housing Read more: getfea.com/spotlight/tari…

Crystal Gauvin (Senior Economist) spoke at the 2025 Forest NB Industry Forum last week, sharing FEA’s view of North American markets amid economic and political uncertainty as part of a panel discussion. Thanks to @nbforests for having us!

🗣️ Global Softwood Log & Lumber Conference 💡 Agenda Highlight: China, Vietnam, New Zealand, and Japan — market trends, manufacturing shifts, and trade opportunities. Join us June 4–5 in Vancouver! getfea.com/conference/glo… #WoodProducts #Trade #Lumber #Timber #Trade #Tariffs

Paul Jannke (Principal, Lumber) spoke with @metsalehti about US and European wood products markets while in Helsinki at the Wood from Finland Conference. Read more: #5bf3c918" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">metsalehti.fi/artikkelit/haa…

Rocky Goodnow (VP, Timber) spoke with @CNN's @laurapaddison regarding President Trump's recent executive order aimed at increasing logging on federal lands. Read more: cnn.com/2025/03/06/cli…

🗣️ FEA’s Global Softwood Log & Lumber Conference Early Bird discounts have been extended through March 15. Group discounts are also available. Don't miss your change to save! More: getfea.com/conference/glo… #WoodProducts #ForestProducts #Trade #Lumber #Timber #Tariffs