FORECON blog
China on the Rise…..Again???
While we are encouraged by the news that other Southeast Asian markets are developing for our hardwood resource (see article on Vietnam’s role in [...]
Vietnam……….to the Rescue?
Hardwood forestland owners have had the benefit of a geographically wide and diverse marketplace for hardwood timber for quite some time. The two main [...]
Cross-laminated Timber (CLT) Made from Hardwood is Gaining Traction
For a while now, engineers and scientists have been developing a wood-based product for use in construction projects that would otherwise normally require steel [...]
Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Markets – Onward and ???
It’s been 5 ½ months now since the COVID-19 Pandemic unofficially established itself in the US, and we’ve heard everything from predictions of doomsday [...]
Forester Friday – Spotlight on Glen Underwood
Glen Underwood is one of FORECON’s Forest Technicians and is based out of the Cortland, New York office. His responsibilities include providing services to [...]
How COVID-19 Pandemic Has Affected Appalachian Hardwood Lumber (So Far)
Well, it’s been quite some time since we provided an update on our hardwood lumber markets – we apologize for that, but since our [...]
12 Counties Added to Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced that 12 counties have been added to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2020 spring hatch. With [...]
Forester Friday – Spotlight on Shawn Hilton
Shawn Hilton is one of FORECON’s Staff Foresters and is based out of the Falconer, New York office. His responsibilities include providing services to [...]
How The Family Forest Carbon Program works
The Family Forest Carbon Program pays woodland owners to carry out specific activities (“practices”) on their land that enhance wildlife habitat and water quality, [...]
New Opportunity for Pennsylvania Landowners
FORECON is proud to be a forestry partner for the Family Forest Carbon Program. We are happy to share this opportunity with you and [...]
Forester Friday – Spotlight on Rachael Berry
Rachael Berry is one of FORECON’s Forest Technician II/Crew Leaders and is based out of the Titusville, Pennsylvania office. Her responsibilities include providing services [...]
FORECON is here to serve your forestry needs, even in this time of uncertainty
FORECON’s ties to the communities we serve have always been strong, and especially in this time of uncertainty, we want our clients and neighbors to know you can continue counting on us to serve your forestry needs. Call us at 716 664-5602 with any questions about your woodlot. Your property and your future remain our priority.
Forester Friday – Spotlight on Jason Wenrich, ACF
Jason Wenrich is FORECON’s Director of Business Development / Chief Forester and is based out of the State College, Pennsylvania office. His responsibilities include [...]
AMAZON MAKES MAJOR INVESTMENT IN FAMILY FORESTS THROUGH THE FAMILY FOREST CARBON PROGRAM
“The American Forest Foundation (AFF) is excited to announce that Amazon has committed a $7.3 million investment to support the Family Forest Carbon Program, [...]
To Our FORECON Clients/Friends
No need to tell you we are living in some surreal times right now. The affects of the COVID-19 virus have had impacts on all of us in a variety of ways. Many are homebound, everyone is (or should be) practicing “social distancing”, and we are being informed 24/7 with updates on the infection rate, where the “hotspots” are, and the need for personal protection equipment for our fantastic doctors, nurses, and health care workers who in many cases are putting their personal well-being aside for the good of us all.
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 [...]
Seasonal General Forestry Laborer
The Cortland & Falconer, New York Offices, and the Titusville, Pennsylvania Office of FORECON, Inc. are 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
General Forestry Laborer – Invasive Species Control
Attention Natural Resource and Biology Students and Stewards!
General Forestry Laborer
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 [...]
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
102 Acres; Elk Township, Warren Co., Pennsylvania
This property offers plenty of opportunities for many different types of hunting. Surrounded by sustainable managed timberlands. This lease presents year around recreation opportunities. [...]
107 Acres; McKean County, Pennsylvania
This property offers plenty of opportunities for many different types of hunting. Surrounded by thousands of sustainable managed timberlands. There is a small trout stream [...]
