Stumpage markets mainly soft as 2021 opens, with pockets of bright spots
Michigan harvest activity outpaces Wisconsin, according to latest FDN Q1 pricing
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Invasive hemlock-killing bug spotted in Michigan
Foresters and landowners are urged to be on the lookout for the insect
Logging truck bill introduced in Congress
The bill would allow trucks to use federal interstates, instead of congested local roads
Largest U.S. biomass exporter to test sailing to reduce emissions
Wood pellets are widely used in European countries
Hot lumber markets contrast with continued pulpwood slide
Markets suffer as soft pulp demand has affected businesses and landowners
Transparent wood innovation moves closer to commercial markets
New wood product can be lighter and more durable than glass
Tissue manufacturer emerging as possible buyer of Duluth Verso mill
The potential buyers also own a Wis. facility
Downed wood from Wis. '19 storms pose fire risk, DNR warns
The summer 2019 storms damaged miles of forestland
Forest products companies show home construction strength in financial results
Paper products were hit in 2020 due to COVID-19
Maple syrup industry has great potential in Great Lakes states, new report says
Wisconsin is 4th and Michigan is 5th in U.S. in production
Wis. markets facing headwinds, including mill closures, storm impact, panel says
Decline of pulpwood markets is having broad effects
New coop files intent to purchase large central Wisconsin mill
WEDC has been supportive of the effort, including helping get grant funding
Carbon futures market trading expected to begin in 2021
The credits are created through measures that maintain or accelerate forest growth
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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