Woodland News

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.

FORECON’s Director of Corporate Strategy, Thad Taylor, joined top forestry professionals at the 2024 NEMO and SOMENS Joint Conference in Vermont, gaining insights and exploring innovations in forestry research and technology to enhance service for our clients.

This month, we proudly honor Chuck Alexander, Director of Appraisal Services, for 23 years of exceptional leadership, innovation, and expertise that have driven growth and success across FORECON’s appraisal and forestry services.

The blog post explores the innovative use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in Microsoft's efforts to build greener data centers.

This post explores over 30 years of U.S. hardwood lumber export trends, highlighting fluctuations in volumes, shifting destination markets, and changes in species preferences that reflect the industry's dynamic evolution.