Finding a logger in southern Wisconsin can be difficult
Causes include weak pulp markets and decline in loggers
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Researchers to use satellite data to measure forest carbon changes
The effort will receive $500,000 in grant funding for the 3-year study
DNR: Avoid ash trees for deer stands
EAB-infested trees may break if used for hunting perches
New sensing tool alerts fire responders more quickly
Michigan scientists developed a tool, powered by swaying of trees
New legislation introduced to fund carbon credit landowner programs
The legislation would create the Rural Forest Market Investment Program
Wisconsin stumpage pricing holds stronger than expected in 2020 Q3
New pricing reports reflect pricing trends from spike in construction and remodeling activity
Great Lakes bird population stable and healthy, according to annual report
The area is blessed with very favorable natural conditions including diverse forest cover
Verso slows efforts to sell mill to new buyers
Verso CEO resigns shortly after paper mill closure
Four new Wis. counties see EAB outbreaks
56 of the state's 72 counties have now experienced impacts from the insect
New industry group formed to try to purchase Verso mill
The shutdown of the Wisconsin Rapids mill is causing severe economic disruption
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
About FDN & Timber Track
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