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  1. Pennsylvania Timber Market Report, Third Quarter, 2022
    Articles
    Pennsylvania Timber Market Report, Third Quarter, 2022
    By Charles David Ray, Ph.D.
    Stumpage prices as reported by Pennsylvania timber and logging companies, forestry consultants, and state land management agencies to analysts at the Pennsylvania State University.
  2. Dealing with Local Timber Harvesting Ordinances
    Articles
    Dealing with Local Timber Harvesting Ordinances
    By Michael Jacobson, Ph.D.
    Timber harvesting is regulated by a fraction of Pennsylvania's local governments, but more municipalities are beginning to regulate harvesting in order to maintain forests for future generations.
  3. Logging is in full swing this summer.
    Articles
    Pennsylvania Timber Market Report, Second Quarter, 2022
    Stumpage prices as reported by Pennsylvania timber and logging companies, forestry consultants, and state land management agencies to analysts at the Pennsylvania State University.
  4. Prices Remain Strong
    Articles
    Pennsylvania Timber Market Report, Fourth Quarter, 2021
    By Charles David Ray, Ph.D.
    Stumpage prices as reported by Pennsylvania timber and logging companies, forestry consultants, and state land management agencies to analysts at the Pennsylvania State University.
  5. A forested wetland at Shaver's Creek Enviromental Center (photo credit:Calvin Norman)
    Articles
    What Do Forest Carbon "Sequestration" and "Storage" Mean?
    By Calvin Norman, Melissa Kreye
    This article discusses the terms carbon sequestration and carbon storage to help people understand the difference between these important terms.
  6. An oak forest a month after a shelterwood harvest (Photo credit: Calvin Norman)
    Articles
    Questions to Ask Before Joining a Carbon Program
    By Calvin Norman, Melissa Kreye
    This article lays out some questions that are important that landowners know the answer to before joining a carbon program.
  7. Timber Harvesting Essentials
    Videos
    Timber Harvesting Essentials
    By Sanford S. Smith, Ph.D., David R. Jackson
    Length 6:01
    Three key things people should know about timber harvesting are managing competing and invasive plants, decreasing deer impacts, and getting light to the forest floor.
  8. Photo credit: Dave Jackson
    Articles
    Timber Sales: A Guide to Selling Timber
    By David R. Jackson, James Finley, Ph.D.
    This publication is intended to help landowners understand some of the complex decisions around timber harvesting, and ensure a successful timber sale.
  9. Public Demand for Forest Conservation and Water Protection in PA
    Articles
    Public Demand for Forest Conservation and Water Protection in PA
    By Melissa Kreye
    This article presents estimated economic values for forest/water protection programs in Pennsylvania using meta-analysis and benefit transfer techniques.
  10. Woodland Health Practices Handbook
    News
    New Woodland Health Practices Handbook Available
    Date Posted 11/16/2020
    A new woodland health handbook for green industry professionals is now available from The Woods in Your Backyard Partnership.
  11. Pennsylvania has nearly 17 million acres of forests. Photo: Dave Jackson
    News
    State of the Forest Products Industry Report Released
    Date Posted 10/22/2020
    The State of the Forest Products Industry Report is a detailed resource providing statistical information and updates on every portion of the industry, careers, and forestry related organizations.
  12. The start of fall (Photo credit: Calvin Norman)
    Articles
    How Forest Carbon Programs Work: Two Case Studies
    By Calvin Norman, Melissa Kreye
    There are several programs that buy carbon stored in forests. They require different management compared to standard forestry. This article explores the experience of two landowners in these programs.
  13. A deer in a small forest opening (Photo credit: Calvin Norman)
    Articles
    Carbon Markets 101
    By Calvin Norman, Melissa Kreye
    Pennsylvania is the site of several forest carbon programs. This article provides an outline of how carbon programs and markets work for those interested in learning more.
  14. Photo by Sanford Smith, Penn State Extension
    News
    A New Method for Pennsylvania Property Posting in Effect
    Date Posted 7/27/2020
    A new law took effect in early 2020 that all of Pennsylvania's landowners and everyone that spends time outdoors should know about.
  15. Valuing Standing Timber
    Articles
    Valuing Standing Timber
    By Allyson Brownlee Muth, Ed.D., David R. Jackson
    This 24-page publication describes simplified methods for estimating timber volumes and values, and is designed to help landowners/loggers understand how the economic value of timber is determined.
  16. BigStock.com
    Articles
    Pennsylvania's Potential for Reducing Carbon Emissions using Private Forests
    By Melissa Kreye
    Advocates of climate change mitigation are looking to private forest lands for solutions. This article discusses the opportunities and challenges of engaging landowners in carbon markets.
  17. Photo Credit: Penn State College of Ag Sciences
    Articles
    Strategic Messaging: A Guide for Leaders and Officials
    By Melissa Kreye
    A discussion on how intentional communication strategies can help advance the management of natural resources on private lands.
  18. Photo credit: Bigstock.com
    Articles
    Forest Management and Timber Harvesting in Pennsylvania
    By Michael Jacobson, Ph.D.
    This publication provides background information about forest management and timber harvesting ordinances on private forests.
  19. Forest Taxation: Forest Finance and Timber Tax Education
    Online Courses

    $160.00

    Forest Taxation: Forest Finance and Timber Tax Education
    Sections 13
    Length 8 hours
    Tax professionals and forest landowners learn about finance, taxation, and timber sales and taxation in order to save money on taxes. Earn 8 CFEs, 8 CPEs, or 8 IRS CEs.
  20. Timber Market Report Archives
    Articles
    Timber Market Report Archives
    By Michael Jacobson, Ph.D., Charles David Ray, Ph.D.
    Each Timber Market Report reflects the stumpage and mill prices over a three-month period. The report is intended to describe general trends in the market and ignore specific timber tract variation.
  21. Forest Economic Data: Adams County
    Articles
    Forest Economic Data: Adams County
    By Michael Jacobson, Ph.D.
    This information highlights the important economic and environmental role forests and the forest product industry play in Pennsylvania.
  22. Forest Economic Data: Allegheny County
    Articles
    Forest Economic Data: Allegheny County
    By Michael Jacobson, Ph.D.
    This information highlights the important economic and environmental role forests and the forest product industry play in Pennsylvania.
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