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Jun 29, 2017

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Markets – Fourth Week of June 2017 Update

Steady sales continue to be reported in general across the country, and concentration yards are clocking consistent demand from both export and domestic markets.

Jun 23, 2017

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Markets – Third Week of June 2017 Update

Wet weather conditions continued to have an effect on log supply as quite a few mills across the region reported lower log supply due to restrictions on removing stumpage from the woods.

Jun 16, 2017

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Markets – Second Week of June 2017 Update

“Steady as she goes” are the comments in general for hardwood lumber markets over this past week.

Jun 9, 2017

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Markets – First Week of June 2017 Update

Job numbers reports were well above expectations in May, and though domestic demand for hardwood seems to have steadied, Chinese demand continues to increase.

Jun 2, 2017

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Timber Markets – 4th Week of May 2017 Update

Though new home sales declined slightly in April as had been expected, projections are that sales will otherwise increase over the course of the coming year, boding well in general for the hardwood industry.

May 26, 2017

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Timber Markets – Third Week of May 2017 Update

Appalachian hardwood markets continue to remain strong and vibrant, steady from last week’s reporting, as Chinese demand continues as does interest from other international and certainly domestic markets.

May 18, 2017

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Timber Markets – May 2017 Update

Markets have been active, and there has been some good movement this spring which has been beneficial for our clients across our operating areas in the Appalachian region of the US.