Pandemic impact on forest industry a ‘mixed bag’
A number of industry professionals report being in a 'state of limbo'
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Energy Tax Credit Extended for Biomass stoves
Homeowners have until end of 2020 to receive credit for these stoves that burn wood, pellets, and agricultural waste
New Wisconsin forests report shows continued growth
State timber volume grows, with greatest gain in white pine and declines in paper birch and jack pine
Mass timber project planned for Milwaukee expands to 25 stories
The city recently approved the project to be taller than initially planned
Logging contracts extended on federal lands due to COVID-19
'World market conditions' cited as reason for delay of up to 2 years
Federal help available for woods damaged in summer storms
Several programs provide resources to forestowners
Local paper products part of the medical fight against COVID-19
Mills are operating around the block to try to meet demand
Valuable White Oak is vulnerable to future shortages in supply
Younger trees of this species are needed for a variety of future uses, such as bourbon barrels
New state road limits posted
13 segments of state highways are affected
Wisconsin's strategic forest plan being drafted, garnering feedback
Shifts to family ownership and smaller parcels continues
Many forestry businesses not included in stay at home orders
Wisconsin's sweeping order due to COVID-19 goes into effect March 25
Chinese tariffs lifted on American hardwoods
The action also eliminated tariffs on medical products needed to fight the coronavirus
Michigan’s Enormous Forest Regeneration Study in Heavy Deer Population
Nearly 4,000 acres will be studied for best regeneration outcomes
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Forest Data Network is composed of a group of people with backgrounds in forest land ownership, the information business, and technology. We compile and analyze real timber transactions to deliver price indices by species, region, and statewide.
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Domestic Market Dynamics
Stories on the latest market changes affecting wood prices
Infestation
Insect, fungi and parasitic infestations can result in destruction of various tree species
Pulpwood
Pulpwood pricing has been especially challenged over the past few years
Logs
Logs are often the most common way that forestowners measure the value of their standing stumpage
Mills
We survey and interview a number of regional mills to get the latest information
Hardwood
Hardwood is used in many applications, including furniture, musical instruments, flooring and many others
Alternative Market Uses
Mass timber, plastic straws, skyscrapers are some of the alternative uses we explore