Woodland News

FORECON is proud to share that Jason Wenrich will take on the role of Director of Certification & Sustainability, effective July 7th.

Forecon’s Director of Corporate Strategy, Thad Taylor, recently presented on timberland market trends at the 2025 WVU Forestry Innovation Summit, reinforcing the firm’s role in advancing forestry industry insight and leadership.

On Friday, June 6, 2025, the U.S. Foreign Ag Service (FAS) published the April 2025 monthly export data for U.S. agricultural goods, including hardwood logs and hardwood lumber.

Earlier this month, we discussed the past 14 years’ trends in U.S. hardwood exports. Just a few days ago, the Foreign Agriculture Service published its monthly export report for March 2025, and we wanted to share our commentary and perspective with readers.

This USDA Forest Service guide provides an overview of federal income tax rules and deductions relevant to private forest landowners for the 2024 tax year.

This article offers a data-driven look at U.S. hardwood log exports—highlighting long-term trends in volume and pricing, with a focus on red oak—and explores what shifting global demand signals for landowners and timber markets.

In this update, FORECON shares recent Western New York timber stumpage price trends, highlighting modest price shifts across key species and emphasizing the importance of localized market expertise when valuing your unique timber resources.

Despite ongoing economic challenges, several macroeconomic indicators—like stable employment, moderate inflation, low loan delinquencies, and resilient housing activity—highlight areas of strength and stability in the U.S. economy, with positive implications for the hardwood lumber market.

This post analyzes recent trends in hardwood timber stumpage prices based on Penn State’s Fourth Quarter 2024 Timber Market Report, highlighting species- and region-specific changes across Pennsylvania.

We’re thrilled to celebrate Brock Sanner, FORECON owner and Director of Land Management, for over 20 years of exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to managing forestlands across New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.