Spotted Lanternfly Found in Oakland County
This is Michigan’s first detection of this invasive bug
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Canada plans to challenge continuing lumber tariffs
The US announced the duty rate would be cut in half
Inflation Reduction Act contains funds for forestry
The bill would also fund agriculture and wildfire prevention
$500 million Green Bay mill expansion
Expansion create 100 new jobs
Home construction indicators remain weak in July
Lake States saw a drop in new building permits issued
Pine pricing shows historic strength in mid-2022
Pricing trends vary in both regions and states, according to FDN
Paper Excellence acquires Resolute Forest Products
Mill production and jobs will be maintained
Wisconsin Academy releases carbon report
Report intended to increase the state’s focus on carbon sequestration
Pakistan to consider importing Wisconsin wood
Pakistan buyers and U.S. sellers are meeting this month
New house market remains steady, despite high construction prices
U.S. lumber reached a 2022 high of $1441 per MBF in March
Heinz plans to make ketchup bottles from paper
Pulp-based bottles aren't quite ready for grocery store shelves
MI DNR contains Blue Lakes Fire after a week of burning
The fire was ignited by lightning after a dry spring
April outlook for future wood prices
Housing and economy trends create complexity
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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