Woodland News

As I write this, the stock market has officially entered into “correction territory”, defined as “a 10 percent drop in stocks from their peak.

A recent article from an organization called “Landthink” states that “tangible and “globally secure” assets attract investors during periods of economic and political uncertainty. 

The Spotted Lantern fly is the latest invasive species to infest the Northeast. 

After taking a break from reporting last week due to a Forest Landowners Association meeting, we are happy to pick up where we last left off. 

“Steady as she goes” is the sentiment in general with hardwood demand, as many mills report consistency in orders coming in. 

Prices for almost all species generally held their own this past week, and sellers remained optimistic “about the rest of the summer – and the year.”

After taking a week off from reporting, we can report continuing active movement in the lumber markets for the key species of interest.

Many forest landowners wonder when it becomes necessary or prudent to conduct a property boundary survey. 

FORECON recently attended the annual Forest Landowners Association’s National Conference in Asheville, North Carolina where hundreds of participants from across the country gathered to understand and talk about the various issues and opportunities that are currently affecting forest landowners. 

With every spring comes a yellow dust that coats our homes, our cars, and for some, the cause of our seasonal allergies. While this may seem like an annoyance for we humans, for trees it is a crucial springtime ritual.