Germany: Wish for Steady Log Prices in the Southwest
The representatives of the forestry and of the wood industry have argued for steady log prices in the Southwest of Germany. During the periodical meeting of the forestry department of Baden-Württemberg on March 3rd at Böblingen analysts of both sides said that for more reliable planning the up and down of prices should stop.
Wilhelm Schilling, president of the sawmill and wood industry association of Baden-Württemberg VSH, said to the forest side: „ You can act on the assumption of a continuous demand.” At the same time he underlined the importance of steady prices to close the gap between log and lumber prices.
Regarding the markdowns for large diameter timber the meeting at Böblingen did not bring a consensus. The representatives of the forestry department still criticize the different price levels in the west and in the east part of the federal state, as well as the common markdowns for log diameters from 3b upward.
Wilhelm Schilling, president of the sawmill and wood industry association of Baden-Württemberg VSH, said to the forest side: „ You can act on the assumption of a continuous demand.” At the same time he underlined the importance of steady prices to close the gap between log and lumber prices.
Regarding the markdowns for large diameter timber the meeting at Böblingen did not bring a consensus. The representatives of the forestry department still criticize the different price levels in the west and in the east part of the federal state, as well as the common markdowns for log diameters from 3b upward.