Woodland News

FORECON continues to explore improvements in business practices to increase customer value and improved overall company service offerings and efficiencies.

Hardwood forests in the United States provide domestic and international consumers with much of the world’s highest quality wood products.

Pretty philosophic title, huh? LOL – anyway, its immediately what came to mind when trying to summarize what several forest industry groups, including the Forest Landowners Association (FLA), have been tracking as the new Biden Administration makes policy and approves legislation that can impact those who own small woodlots or expansive forestlands.

As mentioned last time, we’ve been seeing definite improvement in our hardwood markets as both domestic and international demand continues and producers are still running on tight supply margins to fulfill their customer orders.

A while ago, we mentioned that one of our passions is to see our clients benefit from the hard work and patience they’ve put in to managing their woodlots and forests. 

For some of us it does not seem all that long ago when our nightly news casts were focused on the casualties and politics of the war in Vietnam.

This morning, NHLA received word from our friends at the American Hardwood Export Council that the Chinese Government has extended the tariff exclusions for many U.S. products, including hardwood lumber and logs, through September 16, 2021.

During the short hiatus from reporting on our hardwood markets, we’ve seen definite improvement in the demand for our region’s hardwood species – a much needed and welcomed circumstance, especially after the crazy year we all just came through!

As you know, wood is one of the most versatile building materials we have.

As the days get shorter, the nights get cooler, the growing season comes to end, and mother nature certainly finds ways to show off her splendor.