New industry group formed to try to purchase Verso mill
The shutdown of the Wisconsin Rapids mill is causing severe economic disruption
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Four new Wis. counties see EAB outbreaks
56 of the state's 72 counties have now experienced impacts from the insect
Michigan's 10-year Forest Action Plan currently being drafted
The plan is required for states to qualify for federal funding programs
New DNR guidance published on aerial spraying
The report includes details on attacking gypsy moth and caterpillar infestations
New carbon credit program will allow for smaller owner participation
Owners of 20 acres or more are part of program being tested in central Pennsylvania
Michigan timber industry hit by pandemic
There are some bright spots, but mill closures expected to have major impact
Older mills face challenges in conversion to new ways of doing business
Near-century old mills can require large capital investments for reinvention
Forest products CEOs: Agility needed during stressful COVID-19 period
The pandemic has brought surprises and severe disruption, industry leaders say
Black walnut harvests can be lucrative, but look to your long-term plan, says experienced forester
Quality and other differences can drive dramatic price differences
Wood pricing shows strain from 2020 disruption
Many species have been hit hard, but others like pine have shown resiliency
UW-Madison prof focuses research on digital 'chips' innovation
The effort aims to replace costly and toxic material used in smartphone, other chips
Bipartisan Senate group introduces carbon credit bill related to forestry
The bill is intended to improve the process for landowners, farmers and ranchers
How does mass timber help capture carbon?
A leading researcher presented on how the building process can lead to lower emissions
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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
Wisconsin
Stories focused on Wisconsin's timber industry
Michigan
Stories focused on Michigan's timber industry