Timber harvests in the US and Canada improved in 2013

The recent report released by Wood Resources International indicates that Timber harvests in North America improved in 2013

VANCOUVER (Scrap Monster): The recent report released by Wood Resources International indicates that Timber harvests in North America improved in 2013. This is the fourth consecutive year that timber harvests in the region have maintained its uptrend. However, the 2013 levels are still lower than the harvest levels witnessed in 2008.

Timber harvests in North America totaled 510 million metric tons in 2013. Softwood Timber harvests in the US witnessed a jump of 3% during the year. The increased log exports to Asian region and higher production rates by domestic lumber industry were the main driving factors for higher growth in softwood harvest. The harvests of hardwood timber also increased during the year on account of increased production of hardwood lumber and OSB wood panels.

Timber harvests in Canada reached 130 million metric tons in 2013.

According to WRI, the timber harvest levels in North America are still lower than the levels witnessed in 2008. Also, 2013 harvest levels are almost 40% lower when compared to levels in 2003.

The pulp sector demand for logs dropped sharply due to lower pulp production. Earlier, pulp sector demand accounted for 45% of the total timber harvests. However, in Canada over 70% of the logs were consumed by the sawmilling sector, while pulp sector consumed only 15%.

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