Global conference in Dublin hears demand for wood to rise by a third
The International Softwood Conference in Ireland heard that global demand for wood products will grow significantly over the next 25 years, with the headline putting the rise at a third.
Global demand for wood products is expected to rise considerably over the next 25 years, according to the International Softwood Conference, held in Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ireland. The headline of the source report puts the expected increase at one third.
The event was opened on a Thursday in October by Niall Collins, Ireland's Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. His responsibilities cover forestry, farm safety and horticulture.
The demand outlook matters for the forestry and timber processing sectors, as it points to how the wood market may develop. The available source excerpt does not name other speakers, give detailed forecasts or quote the minister.
