The following sources of data are currently available to you for free (click to jump to each topic, or click on the images for direct access to the publication):
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Free Resources at a Glance |
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| Wood-use statistics | |
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Most detailed wood-use data for North America in existence. Covers a great number of wood products (structural and non-structural) by application and geographical region. Excellent sources. |
| Trade data | |
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Easy to use web tool for annual trade data by 6-digit HS Code. Possible to break out Canada by province and the U.S. by state. By value only. |
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Monthly trade on selected wood products and interprovincial trade. Includes links to their trade-related analytical reports. |
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Global trade flow data by country and commodity group. By value and by volume. |
| Socio-economic data | |
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Very extensive site – an excellent source for everything from demographics to transportation to prices. Includes CANSIM, being Statistics Canada’s key socio-economic database. |
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Summary statistics page. |
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Canada housing statistics in wonderful detail. Includes forecasts and analysis. |
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Excellent summary of market trends and opportunities in BC’s major wood products markets. |
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Excellent source of statistics, data, and research. See quickfacts for a geographic-specific overview. |
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One of the best online sources of research studies related to the state of U.S. housing. |
| Nice source of graphics for employment, economy, housing, transportation, trade, etc. | |
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Good source for international statistics on production, trade, prices, population, resources, etc.. |
| Production and prices | |
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All excellent summary reports. |
| News and trends | |
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Includes an invaluable daily news headline subscription service. Subscribe here. |
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Another excellent headlines monitor, also offering a subscription service. |
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Forestry Resources on the Web 