Forests are increasingly recognized as vital players in the global climate solution. A recent study supported by Drs. Bronson Bullock and Stephen Kinane convened over 100 experts to identify the biggest gaps in forest carbon modeling.
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01.12.2025
Log Trucking vs. General Freight: What the Forest Industry Needs to Know
The forest products industry in the US South relies heavily on log trucks to move raw timber from forests to mills. But how does this specialized sector compare to general freight trucking? A 2025 review by Jack Derochers, Joe Conrad, and researchers from UGA and the USDA Forest Service provides a comprehensive comparison.
12.23.2024
Standing Tall After the Storm: Collaborative Efforts Propel Georgia’s Forestry Recovery
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, sprawling forests that once stood as symbols of resilience and prosperity lay broken and quiet. Through a unified effort involving the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, the Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC), and UGA Cooperative Extension, the state’s forestry community is rallying to rebuild stronger than ever.
12.23.2024
Understanding Price Dynamics Among Pine Products in the Southeast
The Southeastern U.S. timber market is a dynamic system where pine sawtimber (PST), chip-n-saw (CNS), and pulpwood (PP) prices interact in complex ways. A recent study by Misztal et al. (2024) used 40 years of TimberMart-South data to explore these relationships across 14 regions.
12.22.2024
South Georgia timber prices plummet in Q3 2024; Impact of Hurricane Helene looms
In the third quarter of 2024, Georgia’s timber markets showed mixed trends. Stumpage prices for major timber products in South Georgia, except for hardwood pulpwood, fell from the last quarter. Pine sawtimber and pine chip-n-saw (CNS) prices in the region dropped significantly after three consecutive quarters of growth. Sawtimber prices in North Georgia continued to rise modestly.
10.28.2024
After Hurricane Helene: How to Claim Timber Casualty Losses and Defer Taxes on Salvage Timber Sales
As of October 21st, 2024, 91 Georgia counties have been declared federal disaster areas (DR-4830-GA) eligible for individual and/or public assistance.
05.25.2024
The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Terminal Value in Forest Planning
In timberland valuation and harvest planning, one often-overlooked factor can make or break your bottom line: terminal value. A new study by Silva et al. (2024) shows that failing to account for the value of unharvested timber at the end of a planning horizon can lead to significant undervaluation.
03.08.2024
Georgia Sawtimber Prices Held Steady in Q4 2023
Pine sawtimber and chip-n-saw stumpage prices in Georgia stabilized during the fourth quarter of 2023 following three consecutive quarters of decline. However, pine pulpwood stumpage prices continued to fall during the quarter.
08.28.2023
Timberland Transaction Costs: Insights for Forest Industry Professionals
Timberland has become a cornerstone of institutional investment portfolios, but what about the hidden costs of buying and selling these assets? A recent study by Dr. Andy Hiegel, Dr. Jacek Siry, and other researchers surveyed over 100 timberland professionals to uncover the true cost of timberland transactions.
