Ukraine’s Forests Turn a $167 Million Profit- From Inside a War Zone.
Meanwhile, the National Forests in the US had $135 million in Gross Revenue for sales of timber in 2025.
To make it worse, Ukraine has 23.7 million acres of forest total. There are 49 million acres of forests suitable for timber management in the US National Forests.
Robot Frames a House and Ships It To the Site Too.
UK start up uses this system to build a house in 24 hours, quicker, cheaper and more precise than a conventional framing crew. This frees up carpenters to focus on construction, not manufacturing.
Considering Buying Land with the Minerals Owned by Another Person?
AFOA Member, LandShow Host, and Realtor Jonathan Goode says this does not always make the property undesirable. In fact, it’s quite common.
The Middle East and North Africa markets are important and consequential growth markets for timber.
Hurricane Helene with 100 mph winds affected 8.9 million acres of forestland in Georgia. This Block Grant is applicable only to Georgia property owners who have suffered losses due to the hurricane.
The 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Winners Have Been Selected.
“Alabama is a uniquely beautiful state that offers a wide variety of outdoor photo options,” said Chris Blankenship, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Commissioner. “From our abundant natural landscapes and native plants and wildlife to the many outdoor recreation opportunities that are available, Alabama is a photographer’s paradise. The images highlighted in this year’s contest once again showcase the reasons why Alabama is such a great place to live and work. Congrats to all of the winning photographers!”
Trees influence vineyard health and ultimately wine flavor. Gretchen Boock, general manager of Benton Lane Winery in the Willamette Valley in Oregon says, “Our forest buffers us from these heat spikes, which are detrimental to the health and quality of our grapes and wine.”
What Will the Death of Cartel Boss El Mencho Mean for Illegal Logging in Mexico?
Illegal logging in the mountains of western Mexico is controlled by the cartels, and state authorities stay passive or are not able to stop it. The timber industry can be attractive to the cartels as a means of diversifying their income and compensating for losses related to decreasing poppy and cannabis prices.
Spring 2026 Trees Arriving to a Walmart Store Near You.
Chestnut, Persimmon, Mulberry, Crabapple. Arriving February 27th.
Tariffs for lumber, timber, furniture, kitchen and bath cabinets were imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, not the IEEP. The same is for the antidumping and countervailing duties imposed on softwood lumber from Canada.
Live Webinar February 24th 12:00 CST. Wildlife photographers Tim and Russell Lamon share their techniques for grabbing memorable backyard pictures.
The Southern Parallel Sawmill in Albertville is Closing.
Will close on April 8, 2026. 62 employees will be affected. Southern Parallel operated out of the former Bowaters sawmill site.
Longleaf Pine: How People, History and Fire Have Shaped These Once Extensive Forests.
A better understanding of fire and a greater appreciation of its ecological benefits, have caused this forest type to be a more common part of the landscape than ever before.
The US is one of the largest importers of Russian Birch plywood, usually through third party suppliers like Vietnam and Indonesia, according to the US Decorative Hardwood Association.
Federally owned timber gets special treatment under the March 1, 2025 Executive Order to Immediately Expand American Timber Production.
USFS offers “Shared Stewardship Agreements” to implement the Order. Idaho, Montana Utah and Wyoming are the first to sign these agreements. According to American Stewards of Liberty, “These agreements are establishing partnerships to coordinate and prioritize the USFS work at the state level and pursue implementing the right management for each community to improve forest and watershed conditions and protect communities from devastating forest fires indicative of past administrations and agency environmental policies.” Read more.
191 Forestry Organizations write a letter urging EPA to include wood as a possible source for Renewable Fuels.
Forest Landowners Association CEO Scott Jones says: “For timber producers and family forestry businesses, markets for residuals and low-value wood are often the difference between being able to actively manage their land or being forced to walk away. Modernizing the Renewable Fuel Standard would provide much-needed market certainty, strengthen rural economies, and help ensure America’s forests remain forests, even in the face of natural disasters, market disruptions, and unfair trade practices.” See letter here.
Virginia considers whether to authorize drones to execute warrantless searches over private property to inspect for environmental violations. What could possibly go wrong?
Looking for Reciprocal Respect and Unwilling to Compromise their Sovereignty.
Intertribal Timber Council leaders headed to Brussels for a face to face with European Union leaders over Forestry Regulations imposed on them.
Want to Increase Acorn Production in Oaks for Deer?
University of Tennessee study examined using crown release, fertilizing and both methods at the same time. A short video.
House Bill 267 Introduced on January 15th, Proposes New Criteria for Prescribed Burning.
The current law which imposed criteria to be met when obtaining a burn permit would be stricken: “In no case will the person requesting the permit allow the fire to be unattended until it is dead out.” Ala. Code 9-13-11 (d) (1).
And a new law is proposed: “The person requesting the permit may not allow the fire to be unattended until the fire is fully contained, meaning that the fire, and any burning or smoldering material from the fire, must be entirely within established or natural firebreaks.” Ala. Code 9-13-11.1 (3)[Proposed]
10 Stories of How the Softwood Lumber Board is Promoting Wood Use.
This article will give you hope for the Forest Industry.
Wildlife Filmmakers Investigate the Birds That Live in Our Backyards.
Birds use their personalities to battle for space at the feeder. 4.47 minute video.
Planning a Safe Prescribed Fire on Your Property.
No other method of habitat building is quicker, cheaper and more effective that a prescribed fire. Here’s some tips.
Different, but Better. Aldi’s new all timber store built in 6 months.
Warm interior defined by exposed timber surfaces create an atmosphere far removed from traditional steel and concrete.
Arnold Schmidt and His Son Elemer, Converted Their 1952 Chevy into a Woodburning Car in 1977.
Still running after almost 50 years, the wood is converted into combustible gas and piped into the original 105 horsepower engine.
Bordered by a Water Body: Where is My Property Line?
The Riparian Boundary Challenge. Some things are known and others are unknowable.
Use this method to delete trees you don’t want and promote trees you do.
This 6 minute You Tube video shows how easy it is to do Timber Stand Improvement.
Useful Guide to Passing Your Timberland to the Next Generation.
15 tips to choose from to implement your Family Business Succession Plan.
Implementing a Strategy to Gain Access to Land.
This 5-minute video from LandThink is a good place to start.