Weyerhaeuser reported $459 million in timberland acquisitions across North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington and $410 million in divestitures in Oregon, Georgia, Alabama, and Virginia.
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US Forest Service to Revise Northwest Forest Plan
The US Forest Service will issue a new draft of the Northwest Forest Plan next fall, restarting efforts to revise logging and conservation rules across 25 million acres, OPB reported.
Unlikely Alliances Form Over Pacific Northwest Owl Culling Proposal
A US plan to kill up to 450,000 barred owls to protect northern spotted owls has united timber interests and environmentalists in rare support, the LA Times reported.
USDA Trade Initiative Supports Southern Pine Export Expansion
USDA’s three-point trade plan supports SFPA goals to expand Southern pine lumber exports, reduce trade barriers, and strengthen rural economies.
Northern Michigan Timber Supply Drained After Spring Ice Storm
Northern Michigan foresters warn that the 2025 ice storm emptied much of the region’s $2.2 billion timber supply, leaving sawmills short of wood for years to come.
Enviva Pellet Dome in Pascagoula, MS, Damaged in Fire
A fire occurred in one of Enviva’s wood pellet storage domes at the Port of Pascagoula, and pellets were offloaded, WLOX reported.
Southern Legislative Leaders Urge Congress to Support Forestry Sector Amid Tariffs
Southern state legislative leaders have asked Congress to address tariff and trade barriers affecting the forestry sector, The Arkansas Times reported.
Softwood Lumber Board and US Forest Service Mark Decade of Partnership
The Softwood Lumber Board and USDA Forest Service mark over a decade of partnership that has driven $100 million in wood-building initiatives and expanded lumber markets.
Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic Agree to Merge in All-Stock Deal
The merger combines approximately 4.2 million acres of timberlands and seven wood products facilities, including six lumber mills and one industrial plywood mill.
Nature Conservancy of Canada Acquires 37,000 Hectares in BC From Doman
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has acquired 37,000 hectares in BC’s Elk Valley from Doman Building Materials Group, completing a 45,000-hectare conservation project.