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Economist Explores the Increasing Significance of Hardwoods in Our Forest Economy
Forest notes Lutz

Many institutional timberland investments in the U.S. tend to focus on softwoods. However, hardwoods play a significant role in the U.S. forest landscape and overall standing timber stocks. This month, our colleague Dr. Jack Lutz, Principal and Forest Economist of the Forest Research Group, highlights the role of hardwoods in his Forest Research Notes monthly newsletter.

We’ve included it here, with his permission, and hope you’ll enjoy it. Thank you Jack!