02.26.2025
Empowering Forest Carbon Decisions: What the Latest Research Means for the Forest Sector
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.
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.
Dr. Yanshu Li
Associate Professor, Forest Economics & Taxation Outreach Specialist
