Forecasting Stumpage Prices and Timberland Investment Performance Requires Local Knowledge of Wood Demand

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Last week, I met with the CEO of one of world’s largest forest management and consulting firms.  We ended up discussing a mutually perplexing question, “why do some timberland investors prioritize macro issues like housing at the expense of understanding more…

Despite Wet Weather, Pine Grade Markets Recover; Use of Woods-Direct Chips Increasing

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Southern demand for pine grade timber raw materials rebounded 6.1% during the 1st quarter of 2010, according to the Wood Demand Report, after reaching five-year lows the previous quarter.  Data providers reported that “markets have turned around” while others confirmed more…