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Louisiana Timber Market Report1 Dr. Shaun M. Tanger Third Quarter (Jul.-Sep) 2017 Forest Economist LSU AgCenter E-mail: stanger@agcenter.lsu.edu
Louisiana Stumpage 3rd Quarter 2017 Change from Prior Prices ($/ton) Quarter
Product Class Price per ton % Change
Pine Sawtimber 25 + 3.5 % Pine Chip-n-Saw 19 +0.2 % Pine Pulpwood 10 +1.4 % Oak Hardwood 41 -2.3 %Hardwood Sawtimber –Mixed Grade 29 - 9.7 %Hardwood Pulpwood 9 +5.8 %
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. Therefore, I add percentages so the reader will know if prices are up/down/flat. 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********