FORECON blog
U.S. Homeownership In Perspective
U.S. homeowners will find this news refreshing: despite recent inflationary pressures, average U.S. home prices have outpaced both GDP growth and CPI. This is [...]
Hardwood Markets and Prices in Perspective
Following our article in the Hardwood Review last month (here), hardwood grade lumber price indices have trended in line with our forecast, as both [...]
Shape Your Own Hunting Narrative
Picture this: you've meticulously scouted the terrain, carefully reading the habitat, deer signs and plotting your strategy, only to arrive on opening day and find another eager hunter in "your spot." It's an all-too-common story. But, this season, let's rewrite that story. This year, it's about securing your territory, claiming your slice of the wild, and shaping your own hunting narrative.
Fall color already? Really?
Taken by a FORECON team member August 10th on a project in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Yup, August 10th. Take-away: beautiful [...]
On Site at Private Land Survey!
One of several schools of Carp in Mill Creek, Tioga Co., PA observed during a recent private landowner project inspection. [...]
Spongy Moth Population Expected to Drop?
The spongy moth caterpillar (Lymantria dispar) is a non-native insect that defoliates temperate deciduous forests in the United States, and has created challenges for [...]
The State of Wildfires
The recent heavy smoke blanketing much of the Northeast in the past month has been an unwelcome guest dampening our ability to safely enjoy [...]
The Hawk Watch
Hawk sourcing its daily requirements; Potter Co., PA
Timber Markets Update: New York(July 26, 2023)
During the past three years, New York woodland owners have seen the following general price trends for timber: Prices for most species dipped in [...]
Career Opportunities
Forest Resource Field Leader
Our Titusville, Pennsylvania regional office seeks a highly-motivated, full-time Forest Resource Field Leader to help support and oversee forest vegetation [...]
Forester – Elkins, West Virginia
Our professional forestry teams in Elkins and Oak Hill, West Virginia seek a highly-motivated, full-time Forester to join our progressive, [...]
Forest Technician, Oak Hill, West Virginia
Our professional forestry teams in Elkins and Oak Hill, West Virginia seek a highly-motivated, full-time Forestry Technician to join our [...]
Forest Technician, Elkins, West Virginia
Our professional forestry teams in Elkins and Oak Hill, West Virginia seek a highly-motivated, full-time Forestry Technician to join our [...]
Forester Friday
From the Field: Recon Specialist
Our marking team's Recon Specialist finds a shady spot as the work-day concludes.
Career Opportunities
Forest Resource Field Leader
Our Titusville, Pennsylvania regional office seeks a highly-motivated, full-time Forest Resource Field Leader to help support and oversee forest vegetation management project work within FORECON's [...]
Forester – Elkins, West Virginia
Our professional forestry teams in Elkins and Oak Hill, West Virginia seek a highly-motivated, full-time Forester to join our progressive, growing team. The ideal candidate [...]
Forest Technician, Oak Hill, West Virginia
Our professional forestry teams in Elkins and Oak Hill, West Virginia seek a highly-motivated, full-time Forestry Technician to join our progressive, growing team. The ideal [...]
Forest Technician, Elkins, West Virginia
Our professional forestry teams in Elkins and Oak Hill, West Virginia seek a highly-motivated, full-time Forestry Technician to join our progressive, growing team. The ideal [...]
Forest Technician, Cortland, New York
FORECON’s Cortland, New York team is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Forest Technician to help with an array of forest management projects for our growing [...]
Recent Hunt Leases
402 Acres, Elk County, Pennsylvania
The Highland 1 tract is a 402.63 acre property owned by The Novosel Family Partnership, located in Highland Township, Elk County Pennsylvania. Access to the [...]
84 Acres, Elk County, Pennsylvania
The Jones 4 tract is an 83.9 acre property owned by The Novosel Family Partnership, located in Jones Township, Elk County Pennsylvania. Access via road [...]

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.