To Our FORECON Clients and Friends
The affects of the COVID-19 virus have had impacts on all of us in a variety of ways.
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.
FORECON blog
Eastern Hardwood Forest Products and Economic Overview
U.S. Appalachian-region hardwood grade lumber prices increased rapidly in 2021 and 2022 as global economic activity rebounded following the Pandemic. The past two years’ [...]
A COMING REVOLUTION IN THE FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY
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 [...]
Strong Demand for Quality Hardwoods Remains Despite Continuing Inflation and Supply Pressures
FORECON’s bid sale process continues to not only show that demand for quality hardwood timber remains robust, but that (in our opinion) provides the [...]
Chainsaw Safety, Maintenance and Best Practices Event for the Public
The Northwest PA Woodland Association is presenting an opportunity for those interested in proper chainsaw use and maintenance to attend a workshop taught by [...]
Christen Beasley the FORECON Team!
We’re pleased to share that Christen Beasley joined FORECON in June, supporting our Oak Hill, WV office’s operations. In her role, Christen helps manage [...]
For Sale: A Grand Old President (That Happens To Be a Tree)
With a trunk circumference of 40 feet and a limb spread of 153 feet, nearly the width of an entire football field, the Seven [...]
Career Opportunities
General Forestry Laborer Job Posting 2022
The Cortland & Falconer, New York Offices and the Titusville, Pennsylvania Office of FORECON, Inc. have immediate openings for highly [...]
Forest Technician Level 1 Job Posting Spring 2022
The Falconer, New York Office, the State College, Pennsylvania Office, the Titusville, Pennsylvania Office, and the Oak Hill Office of [...]
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser Job Posting 2022
The Falconer, NY office of FORECON, Inc., a private professional forestry consulting firm, is looking for a currently Certified General Real Estate Appraiser to assist in appraisals of forestland and vacant/recreational properties for private, industrial, institutional forest landowner, conservation, and government clientele. Assignments are largely concentrated in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, but on occasion could be in any state east of the Mississippi River.
Forester Friday
Forester Friday – Spotlight on Travis Cunningham
Travis Cunningham is one of FORECON’s Staff Foresters and is based out of the Titusville, Pennsylvania office. His primary management responsibilities involve servicing some [...]
Career Opportunities
General Forestry Laborer Job Posting 2022
The Cortland & Falconer, New York Offices and the Titusville, Pennsylvania Office of FORECON, Inc. have immediate openings for highly motivated, seasonal General Forestry Laborers. [...]
Forest Technician Level 1 Job Posting Spring 2022
The Falconer, New York Office, the State College, Pennsylvania Office, the Titusville, Pennsylvania Office, and the Oak Hill Office of FORECON, Inc. have immediate openings [...]
Certified General Real Estate Appraiser Job Posting 2022
The Falconer, NY office of FORECON, Inc., a private professional forestry consulting firm, is looking for a currently Certified General Real Estate Appraiser to assist in appraisals of forestland and vacant/recreational properties for private, industrial, institutional forest landowner, conservation, and government clientele. Assignments are largely concentrated in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, but on occasion could be in any state east of the Mississippi River.
Recent Hunt Leases
81.5 Acres; Randolph County, West Virginia
Property offers great hunting opportunities with easy access via road frontage on CR 64 / 4. Young timber stand of mixed hardwoods provides good food [...]
990 Acres; Clay County, West Virginia
This is a large tract that holds many different game species. The tract consists of mostly hardwood cover with hemlock is a lot of the drainage [...]
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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