“Softwood lumber exports (BC) rose by nearly 80% between 2009 and 2010, while the volume of raw log exports jumped over 50% last year with more shipped to China in 2010 than in the previous 20 years combined. This follows four consecutive years where the volume has dropped – and according to the province there’s no sign of activity slowing down this year. In fact, 2011 is already exceeding the total volume of logs shipped to China last year.”

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