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…
New Hampshire’s Current Use Assessment program offers property owners 10% land use change tax rate and assessment reductions of up to 60% or more on qualifying forest and farmland. Established in 1973 under RSA 79-A, the program currently encompasses more than half of New Hampshire’s land area and serves as one of the state’s most…
If you own forestland, you’ve probably seen the ads: “Get paid for growing trees!” The Family Forest Carbon Program promises $200-300 per acre over 20 years (total) just for managing your forest in climate-friendly ways. Sounds almost too good to be true, right? Well, here’s the thing: the payments are real and guaranteed. But whether…
Forest product markets in New York State are navigating a complex landscape in late 2025, with hardwood stumpage prices showing resilience while the broader lumber industry grapples with unprecedented Canadian tariff escalation and supply chain constraints, putting substantial strain on most New York timber prices. The state’s timber sector faces both significant challenges—including the now-statewide…
Timber markets enter the final quarter of 2025 navigating a complex landscape, greatly impacting Vermont timber prices: hardwood prices show renewed strength after spring disruptions, softwood markets remain pressured by Canadian oversupply, and severe drought conditions raise questions about long-term forest health. Recent market intelligence reveals improving hardwood momentum and stabilizing lumber prices after September’s…
New Hampshire timber prices enter Q4 2025 facing unprecedented challenges from historic drought, export market collapse, and invasive species threats, yet prices for quality hardwoods remain surprisingly strong while softwood markets stabilize after years of volatility. Housing demand remains constrained by elevated mortgage rates around 6%, but limited sawmill capacity and labor shortages are supporting…
Maine timber prices enter the final quarter of 2025 in a state of sharp divergence. While eastern white pine sawlogs command historically strong prices driven by steady lumber demand, pulpwood markets face severe headwinds from mill closures and declining paper industry demand. Most significantly, 100% of the state is experiencing drought conditions as of late…