Posted by Jim Griffith Registered Forester #1616 The rains we have been experiencing in South Carolina are like a double edged sword. They keep timber logging out of the woods and therefore truckloads of wood from the mill. The mills run low on wood and prices go up. On the flip side, to get the … Read more…
In order to maximize the value of your timber in Alabama and harvest responsibly, you need a trustworthy independent forestry consultant and you need over 30 acres of land with trees. Timberland investments are often more valuable than a house, and typically have generational implications, so you want to make wise choices regarding your land. … Read more…
There are generally two basic methods for selling timber in South Carolina: sell your trees for one lump sum payment upfront conduct a pay as cut timber sale; the landowner is paid for the trees as they are cut from the property and delivered to the mill, which is also known as a per-ton type sale … Read more…
Get the most recent regional timber prices for Q1 2018. We’ve updated the way we present timber prices to better reflect the differences in local and regional timber prices. First by state and then by local regions within that state. If local prices aren’t presented, assume that state’s timber prices are more homogeneous. Timber … Read more…
Friday Five is our weekly recap of timber and forestry news, and things we think are cool or interesting. Here are your top stories: Nanowood is a cheap, green alternative to harmful styrofoam slashgear.com Lawsuit saying Home Depot tricks buyers of 4X4 lumber is deep-sixed reuters.com Trees at Myrtle Hill, more than 40 different species, … Read more…
Friday Five is our weekly recap of timber and forestry news, and things we think are cool or interesting. Here are your top stories: How forest fires play an essential role in natural life cycles of plants, wildlife accuweather.com Tree at Mount Vernon, linked to George Washington, felled in storm washingtonpost.com Wood chip heating fuel … Read more…
Friday Five is our weekly recap of timber and forestry news, and things we think are cool or interesting. Here are your top stories: For Georgia’s Crops, Cold Weather Has Been a Mixed Blessing usnews.com How much money does forestry contribute to Georgia’s economy? bizjournals.com Wolves spotted on trail cameras in Mt. Hood National Forest … Read more…
Friday Five is our weekly recap of timber and forestry news, and things we think are cool or interesting. Here are your top stories: That perfect Christmas tree will be harder to find, pricier this year usatoday.com UGA recommend best Georgia nut-producing trees henryherald.com Forest Service regional team uses high tech for post-fire work in … Read more…
Friday Five is our weekly recap of timber and forestry news for the week, and things we think are cool or interesting. Here are your top stories for the week: The lumber industry looks to respond to the rise of mass timber archpaper.com New York’s First Timber Buildings In Over A Century Break Ground In … Read more…
Friday Five is our weekly recap of timber and forestry news for the week, and things we think are cool or interesting. Here are your top stories for the week: Trees for Troops program in Athens area helps military families at Christmas onlineathens.com Illinois DNR warns landowners about higher timber market kwqc.com Increasingly Mechanized Logging … Read more…
