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…

Forisk interviewed on NPR regarding outlook for the timber industry

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ATLANTA, GA (WABE) – In recent years, Georgia’s timber producers have fallen on tough times. But a new forecast shows the worst could be behind them. WABE’s Jim Burress reports. The South’s demand for timber between 2006 and 2009 fell by nearly a more…

Sawtimber Prices Expected to Recover in 2010-2011 for US South, yet results vary by state

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Turbulent times characterized by plummeting pine sawtimber prices could soon be over for timber sellers.  Forisk’s new stumpage price forecast signals climbing prices for pine sawtimber in the US South beginning in 2010.  The ForiskFORECAST pine sawtimber price forecast, which includes state-by-state forecasts more…