The Value of a Regeneration Harvest
Planning a forest harvest requires considering a range of factors.
Mysterious Disease Is Killing Beech Trees
Beech leaf disease has been spotted in 10 Ohio counties, 8 PA counties, 1 county in New York.
Invasive Species
One insect and tree species paring may be truly devastating to the region —
the Spotted Lantern Fly (SLF) and the Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima).
In-the-Field
FORECON employees hosted a field tour for the
Society of American Foresters (SAF) Plateau Chapter in N.E. PA.
Timber Theft
The Benefits of Boundary Line Maintenance
Many times landowners don’t realize what they have lost from theft until it is too late, but there are many things you can do in order
to prevent it from happening.
Selling Your Timber
Are you considering selling some of your trees?
Now is a great time, but talking with a forester first can say you a lot of money
and trouble. A FORECON, Inc forester will work with you to ensure a successful process.
Municipal Forests
Increasingly, a Community’s Most Prized Assets: Urban forests and tree groves provide numerous benefits.
From carbon sequestration to aesthetic appeal, healthy urban forests offer tremendous community value.
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THREATS TO THE FOREST INSECTS, PLANTS, AND DISEASES
THREATS TO THE FOREST INSECTS, PLANTS, AND DISEASES Hardwoods Development Council Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture 2301 North Cameron St. Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: [...]
Announcement of the State Council Tariff Commission on the Second Exemption List of Tariffs on the United States and Canada
China will be suspending for one year tariffs on certain hardwood lumber, such as oak lumber and logs, cherry and ash lumber, starting February 28. Refunds may also be requested on tariffs previously paid.
Clarion Forest Landowner Conference
Clarion Forest Landowner Conference FORECON staff will be at the Clarion Forest Landowner Conference held at Clarion University Grunenwald Science & Technology Center on February [...]
Market Update as of February 1, 2020
Updates on the “Phase 1” Trade Agreement, plus the most current data showing the major hardwood species lumber prices by month, year-to-date, and over a one-year period.
Career Opportunities
General Forestry Laborer – Invasive Species Control
Attention Natural Resource and Biology Students and Stewards!
General Forestry Laborer
The Cortland & Falconer, New York Offices, and the Titusville, Pennsylvania Office of FORECON, Inc. will be looking for highly-motivated, seasonal General Forestry Laborers. Principle Duties Include: • Herbicide application • Site preparation and tree planting • Other duties pertaining to our current land management accounts, as well as private and industrial clients
Forest Technician
Falconer, NY, Titusville, PA and Oak Hill, WV – Winter/Spring 2020 The Falconer, New York, Titusville, Pennsylvania and Oak Hill, West Virginia offices of FORECON, Inc. have immediate openings for highly-motivated, full time Forest Technicians. Principle Duties Include: • Boundary maintenance • Timber cruising • Timber marking • Other duties pertaining to our current land management accounts
Recent Hunt Leases
83.9 Acres; Allegany County, New York
This property is located on the NY side of the state border w/Pennsylvania in the Town of Alma in Allegany Co. The property offers an [...]
294.2 Acres; Cattaraugus County, New York
This property offers plenty of opportunities for many different types of hunting. Whether you like hunting field edges or getting deep in the woods, this [...]
About Us
FORECON, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary forestry and natural resources company started in Jamestown, NY in 1954 by Curtis H. Bauer. We operate out of 5 offices located throughout New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, with our main office located at 1890 East Main Street in Falconer, NY.
Our Mission
FORECON Inc. is a team of knowledgeable forestry professionals using innovative, cutting-edge technology to help landowners, both small and large, achieve profitable and environmentally responsible natural resource management objectives.
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