May 16, 2023
From the Field: FORECON Tree Marking
FORECON tree marking team at work in the spring of 2023.
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May 16, 2023
From the Field: Recon Specialist
Our marking team’s Recon Specialist finds a shady spot as the work-day concludes.
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May 14, 2023
From the Field: White oak regeneration
Seen during a tree marking survey spring 2023. White oak regeneration.
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Apr 29, 2023
Look Closely. Who Can You Find?
If you could hear the sounds from this forest, the answer would be clear.
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Apr 29, 2023
A Beautiful Purpose and Re-purpose
Acer saccharum, otherwise known as sugar maple, is a deciduous tree that can reach 40′ to 80′ tall (sometimes over 100′), and is well-known throughout the Eastern U.S. hardwood forests for its spectacular fall color.
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Apr 27, 2023
Hardwood Grade Lumber Price Movements
Although U.S. hardwood grade lumber prices have risen and retreated rapidly during the past two years, our research suggests recent price trends have become highly responsive to movements in two leading indicators.
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Apr 26, 2023
Pesky and Persistent — Tree of Heaven ( Ailanthus altissima)
This species is not native to our region, yet has found a home here in many places, including driveways and foundation cracks!
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Apr 23, 2023
Guest Lecturing
Thad Taylor, FORECON Inc. Director of Corporate Strategy, shares the podium at a Forest Technology class at Penn State DuBois campus in April, 2023.
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Apr 18, 2023
What Is Revealed in Spring!
Last year’s nest was well hidden by foliage during the summer. Autumn, then snow revealed it in this low maple seedling.
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Mar 17, 2023
Northeast Timber Markets Summary for March 2023
Dynamic! That’s the best way we can describe the last several months’ hardwood grade lumber price movements.
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