What if the goal of managing timberland was not to make money? Timber professionals are making money, the industry is creating new jobs, and more efficient ways to grow trees are being developed every day. But, ironically, very few people have the time to enjoy their success. With all the technology available these days, why … Read more…
Things are looking good for people who grow trees. At a recent conference for timberland owners in the southeast, experts in forestry suggested that the spate of research on global climate changes may result in increased productivity for timber growers. Basically, more CO2 in the air means more demand for trees to be grown. Check … Read more…
What’s going on in the timber industry? It’s always good to stay into tune with what the big guys are doing in the timber industry. Even if you’re a timberland owner looking to sell timber for the first time, knowing what the largest timber companies are doing during the time of your sale could provide valuable … Read more…
Avoiding Common Mistakes Selling timber is not something most people do on a frequent basis. Even if you own several thousands of acres, you may harvest and sell timber only a few times in the span of several decades. Therefore, it is important to keep your errors low–you can’t afford many mistakes. While there are … Read more…
Georgia lawmakers recently passed timber theft legislation that will make it more difficult for timber thieves to get away with their crimes. The Telegraph, a Macon-based publication, has written an excellent article on the good news for timberland owners in Georgia. For those who have been recently hurt by timber theft, this may offer hope that not all … Read more…
An inside look at the timber used in constructing The University of Georgia’s new Bolton Dining Commons Good timber makes good buildings. That seems to be a guiding principle for The University of Georgia’s food services department, who recently erected a new dining commons boasting a sixty-foot tall wood ceiling supported by custom-made douglas fir … Read more…
New Trees, Deep Roots How Wayne Bell and the International Forest Company are popularizing genetically improved container seedlings “This is what a bare root seedling looks like,” says Wayne Bell as he cradles the slender trunk of a tree no longer than his forearm. He taps its root plug against a metal tray, … Read more…
Here’s another outstanding video from the Oregon Forests Resource Institute.
On a recent hike through the Foothills Trail in South Carolina, I realized that conflict is beautiful. We departed from Burrell’s Ford Road heading south along the Chattooga River. It was Friday evening, and what was left of the fading light was dampened further by a storm front. Undeterred by dark clouds, however, my hiking-mates and … Read more…
Check out this short video on Wood Products from the Oregon Forest Resources Institute.
