Mar 15, 2017 | News, News/PR
A full-grown Southern pine beetle is still about half the length of a grain of rice, but state and federal forestry officials worry this tiny bug could have a monster impact this year on the state of Alabama’s $11 billion wood products industry. “With...
Sep 9, 2016 | News, News/PR
Hurricanes and other major storms cause billions of dollars of damage to southern timber resources. If you add the increased risk of wildfire, insect infestations, and disease that accompany downed wood, you have millions of acres of forests vulnerable to further harm...
May 20, 2016 | News, News/PR
For 10 straights days from 25 April through May 3, U.S. Forest Service personnel from the Southern Research Station, Region 8, and State and Private Forestry (S&PF) taught a short course on southern pine silviculture as part of the National Advanced Silviculture...
Feb 17, 2016 | News, News/PR
The East Texas timber industry is remaining strong, despite the continuing woes of the oil industry. Industry experts believe the falling prices are allowing for smaller companies to save money when it comes to transportation of lumber. “Trees are heavy, wood is...
