Major paper mill in central Wisconsin plans to shutter
Verso plans to close mills in Wisconsin Rapids and Duluth, throwing hundreds out of work
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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
Invasive pests and pathogens have decimating effect on tree populations over time
Study states that hundreds of invasive species have had a profound impact on tree morality in the eastern United States
Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying in western Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture announced summer spraying in 18 counties to help control the invasive species
U.S. wood markets are varied during COVID-19 response
Lumber futures markets showing bounce due to continued demand, low supply and housing needs
Video: Identify a destructive tree root disease
The DNR recently released the informational video
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
Pandemic impact on forest industry a ‘mixed bag’
A number of industry professionals report being in a 'state of limbo'
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
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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