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STUMPAGE SPEAK

STUMPAGE SPEAK Source: http://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/environment/forestry, http://www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/blogs/stumpagespeak, Louisiana Timber Market Report1, Second Quarter (Apr.-Jun) 2017, LSU AgCenter, Dr. Shaun M. Tanger Forest Economist, E-mail: stanger@agcenter.lsu.edu

Louisiana Stumpage Prices ($/ton) 2nd Quarter 2017 Change from Prior Quarter
Product Class Price per ton % Change
Pine Sawtimber 24 -7
Pine Chip-n-Saw 19 -4
Pine Pulpwood 10 -5
Oak Hardwood 42 -2
Hardwood Sawtimber –Mixed Grade 32 -10
Hardwood Pulpwood 9 2
1 The following document is intended for use by forest stakeholders in Louisiana. The source of these prices is proprietary in nature and rounded per agreements to disseminate to the public. The prices I report are also state averages. I recommend using this document and those produced by Louisiana Department of Ag and Forestry to aid in decisions about purchases, sales, and determining harvesting schedules. As always, communicate with a consultant forester on prices before executing contracted agreements with wood buyers.
****Price Conversions: Pine Sawtimber/ MBF= Tons * 8; Hardwood Sawtimber/ MBF = Tons * 9.5; CNS and Pine Pulpwood Cords = Tons * 2.7; Hardwood Pulpwood Cords = Tons * 2.85********