Forestry Report

Southern timber prices waffled over the winter, but almost all are up significantly from one year ago. Northern prices are following a similar trend on average but are more volatile in local areas and for some species.

Timber stumpage prices are up significantly over the last 12 months. I believe this is the first time since 2012 that I’ve been able to say that! Our average stumpage prices last year were the lowest inflation-adjusted prices in 70 years, so the increase is long overdue.