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May 22, 2018

What can you do to protect yourself from mosquito, tick and flea bites?

Most of the good people who live in the Northeast U.S. are familiar with growing threat of deer ticks.

May 3, 2018

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Timber Markets – as of April 30, 2018

Our stumpage, log, and lumber markets have been rolling along hot and heavy, and there doesn’t seem to be signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Apr 27, 2018

Pennsylvania Insect and Disease Update: Spotted-winged Drosophila — SWD

Scott Stoleson, Research Wildlife Biologist, USDA Forest Service, discussed the potential implications of the exotic fruit fly, Drosophila Suzukii (Spotted-winged Drosophila — SWD), on the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) Ecosytem.

Apr 26, 2018

Penn State Forest Health, Insect and Disease seminar; March 27th 2018

On March 27th 2018, FORECON Inc. foresters attended the Penn State Forest Health, Insect and Disease seminar held at the Penn State Hotel conference center, State College, Pennsylvania.

Apr 26, 2018

Pennsylvania Insect and Disease Update: Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delictula) infestation in Southeast Pennsylvania.

Timothy Marasco, DCNR Bureau of Forestry in Harrisburg gave an update on the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delictula) infestation in Southeast Pennsylvania.

Apr 26, 2018

Squirrels In Your Woodlot

Rising temperatures, birds chirping, and flowers growing. Spring is here, and you are not the only one who has noticed.

Apr 26, 2018

FORECON Inc. Participates in Allegheny Forest Ash Conservation Project

Many individuals in the northeast have come to know an unwelcomed guest: the Emerald Ash Borer.

Apr 10, 2018

Barry Cunningham Joins FORECON

FORECON is very pleased to announce the hiring of Barry Cunningham as a Staff Forester/Office Manager to handle operations out of our Smethport, PA office.

Apr 8, 2018

Bidding STILL Brings the Best Results for Landowners

Those of you that remember our tabloid Woodland News publication might remember that the lead article was always a story/illustration about the benefits of the bidding process when selling your timber.

Mar 23, 2018

Optimistic Outlook for Hardwood Markets in 2018

There is no doubt that 2017 was a very healthy year for hardwood demand, showing significant increases from overseas customers, as well as a solid and somewhat consistent domestic demand.