Mississippi timber prices entering Q4 2025 reveal a bifurcated landscape where pine sawtimber and hardwood prices remain elevated year-over-year despite quarterly softening, while pulpwood prices have collapsed to their lowest levels in over two decades. The most recent data from Q3 2025 shows pine sawtimber averaging $20.25/ton statewide—down 6.8% from the prior quarter but still…
As Q4 2025 unfolds, West Virginia’s hardwood market faces a pivotal moment. Quality sawtimber prices remain relatively strong while pulpwood markets struggle, reflecting a fundamental shift toward value-driven forestry. Industry consolidation, modest housing recovery, and constrained mill capacity are reshaping the Appalachian timber landscape after years of volatility. This matters because West Virginia landowners and…
Tennessee’s timber markets are proving more resilient than much of the Southeast as Q4 2025 unfolds, with prices holding stable or rising even as regional markets face pressure from weak demand and Hurricane Helene’s aftermath. While current lumber prices have dropped to decade lows and housing starts remain constrained by elevated mortgage rates, Tennessee landowners…
Imagine walking through a forest where trees of all ages grow together—from tiny seedlings to towering giants. Sunlight filters through gaps in the canopy where mature trees were recently harvested, nourishing young saplings below. This is an uneven-aged forest managed through selection harvesting, and it represents one of forestry’s most sophisticated approaches to sustainable timber…
Here’s something that probably didn’t make your newsfeed this morning: America is facing a severe logging labor shortage. And before you think “so what?”—this shortage is quietly reshaping everything from housing prices to the rural economy, with consequences that reach far beyond the forest. We’re not talking about a few job openings here and there….
If you’ve ever analyzed a timberland investment, you’ve probably agonized over the discount rate. Should you use 6%? 8%? 10%? The answer matters enormously—a few percentage points can swing a valuation from attractive to unappealing. But here’s the thing: most investors are using discount rates that are far too high, and in doing so, they’re…
Pennsylvania’s timber market enters the final quarter of 2025 with cautious stability following a challenging year. The most recent official pricing data from Q2 2025 shows mixed movements across species and regions, with white oak commanding premium prices statewide while black cherry experiences downward pressure. The broader market faces persistent headwinds from housing affordability challenges…
Michigan’s timber market enters the final quarter of 2025 with timber prices stabilizing after years of volatility, showing modest year-over-year gains as housing demand recovers and mill capacity tightens. Benchmark lumber reached $587.64 per thousand board feet by late October—up 10.78% from 2024—while stumpage prices for premium species like black walnut and white oak remain…
Massachusetts timber prices enter the fourth quarter of 2025 facing unprecedented policy disruption and supply constraints. New federal tariffs taking effect in October combined with doubled Canadian lumber duties are reshaping pricing dynamics, while regional drought stress and invasive pest pressures threaten long-term timber supply. Current lumber prices stand at $587-903 per thousand board feet…
If you own forestland, you’ve probably seen LandYield’s pitch: earn $25-50 per acre annually just for not harvesting your trees. No upfront costs, quarterly payments starting in months, and a slick online platform that estimates your revenue instantly. Sounds pretty good, right? Well, the payments are real and the platform genuinely works. But here’s what…