Category: National Hardwood Magazine

When West Coast lumbermen were asked to assess their business activity, they gave a mix of answers at the time of the interviews. In Oregon,

As we move forward in the new year, the forest industry continues to struggle with the pandemic, a shortage of trained workers, inflation, and supply

Business was at a slower pace at the start of 2023 than the previous several months. As log and timber prices continued to be volatile,

Lumbermen in the Lake States called their markets, in a word, “OK.” One lumber provider went so far as to say his business is “positive

Across the Northeast region several lumber representatives reported mixed feelings as to where lumber sales and prices stood at the time of this writing. Some

Throughout the Southeast region, sources have said that their markets are slower than they have been. One source noted, at the time of this writing,

Assessments of Hardwood lumber markets on the West Coast are mixed. It’s either “strong,” “barely fair” or “steady,” depending on which lumberman you’re listening to.

As we move into 2023, and remember the challenges faced and overcome of the past year, supply and demand are still off at this time.

The pace of business is gradually returning following the holiday period with most species, grades and thicknesses being available, commented contacts in Quebec and along