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Virginia’s State Forests Earn SFI, ATFS Certifications

All of the state forests in Virginia are now certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and American Tree Farm System standards. The Virginia Department of Forestry says that covers more than 68,000 acres across the Commonwealth. The state forest system gets no...

Texas Timber Industry Strong Despite Struggling Oil Industry

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...

Six Reasons Thinning Trees Is Good For The Forest

Over the last few months, we have written extensively about the extreme wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and some of the lingering effects that the devastation will have in the near-term. The fires have been in the mainstream news for months, but a...