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Arkansas Forestry Commission: Lightning Caused Four Wildfires
The Arkansas Forestry Commission says lightning strikes have sparked four wildfires this weekend. In Wrightsville, a lightning strike burned 59 acres last night, according to the Commission. The fire was in a Wetland Reserve Program hardwood plantation. "Fire in an...
New Pellet Supply Model On The Horizon For U.S. South
As pellet exporters ramp up in the South (soon to be consuming 10 million tons per year of wood), strategic fiber sourcing should accrue to their advantage over traditional pulp and paper competitors. Aggressive and well-financed exporters gain that advantage, in...
Foresters Nationwide Are Warning Of Increased Wildfire Danger
With higher than normal temperatures and consistent dry conditions, State Foresters nationwide are warning the public to be aware of burn and fireworks bans in their areas. In Arkansas, State Forester Joe Fox is pleading with county judges to include a ban on...
Missouri Logger Cuts His Way Through Age-Old Trade
"When I was a kid, if you had told me that I was going to grow up and be a logger, I would never have believed you. Especially in this area," said Chris Swearingen, owner of Missouri Timber Company. An entrepreneur by the time he was only 20 years old, Chris...
Georgia Task Force Combats Timber Thefts
Georgia lags other states in its ability to track and investigate timber thefts, according to the Georgia Forestry Association, which has created a task force to explore the problem. “Most people probably don’t even report timber theft, especially if a long period of...
Texas Forest Service Receives Wildland Firefighting Award
Texas Forest Service was presented recently with the Pulaski Award, a national honor for outstanding service in wildland firefighting. The award, commending the agency for its response during the 2011 wildfire season, is presented annually by the National Interagency...
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