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2025 is finally behind us, and to be honest, we’re thankful for it. I won't sugarcoat it—the past year was incredibly challenging for all of us. Whether you were running a sawmill, managing a logistics fleet, or trying to keep a manufacturing line staffed, 2025 felt less like "business as usual" and more like a test of endurance. We saw it in the numbers, but we felt it on the ground. The government shutdown in October didn’t just mess up the data; it froze decision-making wh

It’s Official: EU Deforestation Regulation Implementation Delayed by One Year The uncertainty is finally over. On December 17, 2025, the European Parliament voted to officially amend the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), granting a one-year delay to the implementation timeline. The vote was decisive, passing with 405 votes in favor , 242 against, and 8 abstentions. This amendment provides much-needed breathing room for US timber industries to align their supply chains with

On the evening of December 4th, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a definitive agreement to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for a second time. This late-breaking deal establishes new timelines and introduces targeted changes to the regulation's scope and future review process. Here is a breakdown of the agreement and what it means for impacted stakeholders, particularly in the United States. The Agreement Details The joint agreement

Following the European Parliament’s plenary vote today, the following points summarize the current status of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the specific impacts on US operations. NOTE: This is the approved  Proposed Amendment  by the Parliament.  It is not yet law. EUDR Compliance Timeline Extension (Approved) The Parliament has approved a one-year delay to the implementation timeline. Large Corporations:  Compliance date moved to  30 December 2026 . SMEs:  Compli

If you’ve been following the updates on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), you know the situation in Brussels has been nothing short of a legislative deadlock. For US wood product suppliers, the uncertainty has been the only constant. However, this week marked a major breakthrough. The stalemate between EU Member States appears to be over, but a critical vote next week will determine if we get a clean delay or more chaos before the holidays. Here is the latest status and

When it comes to environmental health, few resources play as important a role as our forests. Properly managed forests and the wood products that come from them create a cycle of carbon storage and renewal that helps stabilize our climate for future generations. The idea is simple but powerful: - Forests absorb carbon dioxide as they grow. - Harvested wood products continue to store that carbon for decades or even centuries. - Managed forests regrow, pulling more carbon out o

In pallet supply, consistency and uptime matter. When a line stops because pallets don’t arrive—or quality varies—costs add up fast. Blackberry Pallet is part of The Turman Group, a fully vertically integrated forest products family. That means we’re connected end‑to‑end: from timber and sawmills to pallet stock and finished pallets. For you, it means dependable delivery, tight quality control, and the power of the Turman Group working toward your goals.

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) goes into effect this December, placing new requirements on products linked to deforestation. This post explains what the EUDR covers, when it applies to wooden pallets, and why Blackberry Pallet’s products—used exclusively as packaging—are exempt. If you export to the EU, here’s what you need to know and why our hardwood pallets remain a compliant, reliable choice.

What does operational readiness look like during this phase of "prepared waiting"? Is it simply a matter of holding steady and watching the indicators? Or is this period a critical opportunity for strategic action in itself? At Blackberry Pallet, operating within this environment, we believe proactive engagement remains crucial.

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