US woodfiber usage up after big drop in 2009

摘要

Woodfber consumption by US paper and board picked up again for the second straight month in August -and was on track to rise about 5-6% this year from last year, following 2009's 10% decline during the Great Recession. The 2009 roundwood and chip consumption was the lowest total in about 20 years. The recent positive news was countered by analysts warning a full recovery in paper and board may take three years.