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Aug 25, 2017

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Markets – Third Week of August 2017 Update

After taking a break from reporting last week due to a Forest Landowners Association meeting, we are happy to pick up where we last left off. 
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Aug 4, 2017

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Markets – Fourth Week of July 2017 Update

“Steady as she goes” is the sentiment in general with hardwood demand, as many mills report consistency in orders coming in. 
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Aug 3, 2017

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Markets – Third Week of July 2017 Update

Prices for almost all species generally held their own this past week, and sellers remained optimistic “about the rest of the summer – and the year.”
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Jul 21, 2017

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Markets – Second Week of July 2017 Update

After taking a week off from reporting, we can report continuing active movement in the lumber markets for the key species of interest.
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Jun 29, 2017

When Do I Need a Survey?

Many forest landowners wonder when it becomes necessary or prudent to conduct a property boundary survey. 
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Jun 29, 2017

Current Political Implications for the Forest Landowner

FORECON recently attended the annual Forest Landowners Association’s National Conference in Asheville, North Carolina where hundreds of participants from across the country gathered to understand and talk about the various issues and opportunities that are currently affecting forest landowners. 
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Jun 29, 2017

The Magic of Honeybees in Your Forest

With every spring comes a yellow dust that coats our homes, our cars, and for some, the cause of our seasonal allergies. While this may seem like an annoyance for we humans, for trees it is a crucial springtime ritual.
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Jun 29, 2017

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Markets – Fourth Week of June 2017 Update

Steady sales continue to be reported in general across the country, and concentration yards are clocking consistent demand from both export and domestic markets. 
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Jun 23, 2017

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Markets – Third Week of June 2017 Update

Wet weather conditions continued to have an effect on log supply as quite a few mills across the region reported lower log supply due to restrictions on removing stumpage from the woods.
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Jun 16, 2017

Highlights of the Appalachian Hardwood Lumber Markets – Second Week of June 2017 Update

“Steady as she goes” are the comments in general for hardwood lumber markets over this past week. 
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