The Austrian sawmill industry is sufficiently stocked with softwood logs corresponding to the current demand, but there are regional differences.  In the Oberkärnten-Osttirol region, where most of the damaged wood is currently being processed, demand is subdued and hardly any new contracts are concluded. Outside of this region, marketing is seasonal, with a general emphasis on dealing with drought damage and thinning. If freight capacities are available, contractually agreed quantities are transported away promptly. Prices have stabilized and an average of 105 euros is paid for the leading range of spruce A/C, 2b. The price ...