The lumber debate between the US and Canada began in 1982. It is driven by fundamental factors: In the US, much timber land is privately owned and competitively priced. In contrast, Canada's vast timber reserves are mostly owned by the government and leased over the long term to producers. That complicates pricing comparisons, and the nature of forestry—with different sizes, varieties and species of tree being harvested—complicates them further.
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