FORECON blog
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
Forest Landowner Issues Discussed on Capitol Hill
Every year in the early part of February, the Forest Landowners Association Staff and Board of Directors convene in Washington, DC to discuss the interests [...]
EPA Finalizes Glyphosate Mitigation
What is Glyphosate: Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide treatment used in the United States Glyphosate targets a wide range of weeds and invasive [...]
Stefanik Cosponsors the Forest Recovery Act
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik proudly represents New York's 21st District in the House of Representatives Washington, D.C. – New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik [...]
Eastern North America: Got Inventory?
Mill inventory levels are a perennial challenge in Eastern North America, a region that includes the Lake States/Central Canada and the US Northeast/Eastern Canada [...]
US-China Trade Deal Provides Relief for Hardwood Sector
The hardwood industry was finally granted some long-awaited relief last Wednesday when the United States and China signed “Phase One” of a new trade [...]
Keeping Forests Healthy and Creating Biodiversity Through Regeneration Harvest
Planning a forest harvest requires consideration of a variety of factors including soil drainage, erosion, deer browse, invasive plants and other competing vegetation.
China Agrees to Purchase Additional Hardwoods in Phase 1 Trade Agreement
Good news just came to the forefront; “Phase 1” of the trade deal with China was recently signed, and the Fact Sheet put out by the White House SPECIFICALLY NAMES HARDWOOD LUMBER as one of the key commodities China has agreed to commit to purchasing! No doubt any improvement in demand and pricing will be slow in coming, but at least the sun is shining a little brighter on this circumstance for those in the hardwood industry!
Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Markets – as of January 8, 2020
Regional reports claim that ash lumber uppers are moving, but #1 and #2 common grades are not. The consensus is building that the ash [...]
Market Update: US-China Trade/Tariff Update 1/8/2020
US-China Trade/Tariff Update According to an old adage, “the more things change, the more they stay the same……..” Or do they? I guess [...]
Best Wishes for a Healthy & Happy New Year!
As we start our 66th year of business, we are reminded of all the blessings we’ve been provided over the years, allowing us to [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
