Timber Market Analysis Class

2026 Class Date: September 30th and October 1st

 

The “Timber Market Analysis” class walks through the process to understand, track, and analyze the price, demand, supply, and competitive dynamics of local timber markets and wood baskets through the use of case studies. It is divided into two half-days of course content where Day 2 builds on Day 1.

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2026 Event Details

  • Dates: Wednesday, September 30th and Thursday, October 1st
  • Hours: 10:30am – 2:00pm each day (US Eastern Time)
  • Location: Virtual – Live Zoom Webinar
  • Registration Fees:
    • Early Registration Fee: $550 (until Sept. 16)
    • Late Registration Fee: $650 (after Sept. 16)
    • Registration closes on Tuesday, September 29th.
  • Registration Method: Online registration form
  • Instructors: Brooks Mendell, Amanda Lang, and Shawn Baker
  • Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
  • Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge – Technical
  • Program Level: Basic
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Advanced Preparation:
    • Pre-Read 2025 “Introduction to TMA”: Compiled Posts and Readings (14 pages)
    • Pre-Read 2010 FRA Technical Release: Screening Wood Bioenergy Projects (2 pages)
  • Course Agenda: Click here to view the 2026 Agenda
    • The class is divided into two half-days of course content. The topics in Day 2 build on the concepts from Day 1.
  • This class will be recorded for online viewing afterwards, however, we can only offer Continuing Education Credits to the people who attend the live webinar sessions day-of.

Continuing Education Credit

  • This class will qualify for 6.0 Hours of continuing education credit for the following: CFE (Forestry), CLE/MTH (Georgia Master Timber Harvester / Logger), Georgia Real Estate/Appraiser, and CPE (Accountancy).
  • Day 1 qualifies for 3.0 hours and Day 2 qualifies for 3.0 hours. Attendees can attend both days to receive the full 6.0 hours, or attend one day to receive 3.0 hours.
  • In order to be awarded the full credit hours, you must be present for the entire class and you must respond to all polling questions during the presentation.
  • Forisk Consulting is not responsible for your licensure or program status. Please contact your respective agency directly to renew or reinstate your license.
  • Please note: We can only grant CE credit for people who attend the live webinar (not the recorded version).
  • Forisk Consulting is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Course Materials

Attendees receive digital copies of course materials and handouts to conduct and deliver assessments of wood baskets and timber markets to clients and managers. Attendees also receive a PDF copy of the PowerPoint presentation used by the instructors.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone who wants a step-by-step process to understand, track, and analyze the price, demand, supply, and competitive dynamics of local timber markets and wood baskets. Previous participants include forestry consultants and analysts, timberland owners and investors, wood procurement professionals, bioenergy project managers, finance and accounting professionals and attorneys.

Course Objective

Attendees will learn a detailed approach and set of practical skills for analyzing timber markets and wood raw material basins. Primary applications include investing in and managing timberlands and wood-using facilities.

Course Topics

2026 Class Agenda Available Here

  • Timber market frameworks
  • Defining “operable” and “analyzable” markets
  • Specifying types and sources of wood and timber supplies
  • Baselining wood demand and competition
  • Evaluating supply chain issues
  • Current vs. Future timber/wood market analysis
  • Developing industry scenarios
  • Projecting market-specific wood demand
  • Projecting market-specific forest supplies
  • Forecasting stumpage and delivered prices
  • Comparing markets and communicating results

 

Cancellations, Refunds, and Complaints Policy

In the event Forisk must cancel the course, participants will be contacted via the email address submitted during registration and granted a full refund.

This class will be recorded, so if an attendee has to miss part or all of the live event, they will be able to watch the sessions at a later date. Please note that we can only grant CE credit for those people who attend the live version of the class. Cancellations are accepted until September 24th with refunds subject to a 25% service charge. After this time period, no refunds will be offered. To request a refund, please contact our office at 770-725-8447.

For complaints or concerns, please contact our office at 770-725-8447.