Mississippi Timber Price Report July/August 1997 Timber Market Comments   Sawtimber The standing timber market remained good in July and August. The pine lumber market was active but prices for pine lumber lost steam in August and made mills pause. Timber buyers however, have continued bidding on good sales and several impressive reports were filed. Three sales of $500/MBF,D for pine sawtimber were reported in North Mississippi and 3 in South Mississippi. A stumpage price of $300/MBF was reported for spruce pine in South Mississippi. In general, pine stumpage prices moved a bit lower statewide, but not by much. The hardwood market was active and better logging conditions allowed loggers to move timber out of areas previously too wet. Mixed hardwood sawtimber and oak sawtimber standing prices increased statewide. In Central Mississippi the following prices for individual hardwood species were reported (all in $/MBF,Doyle): Ash $300 Yellow Poplar $220 Sweetgum $150 Sycamore $150 Hickory $100 In the lower Delta/River region of Mississippi, the following individual hardwood species prices were reported (all in $/MBF, Doyle): Cottonwood $125 Sycamore $120 Cypress $150 Ash $330 Maple $80 Elm $110 Locust $60 Yellow Poplar $140 Hackberry $120   Pulpwood Pulpwood markets remained steady with mills wanting wood and trying to build inventory. Paper and paperboard markets have been good in 1997 compared to 1996.   Other Comments The Southern Pine Beetle (SPB) has become active in Central Mississippi in the Bienville National Forest as evidenced by a number of salvage spots in July/August. Also, the Southern Pine Beetle Update page on the World Wide Web reports that SPB suppression projects are funded for several states in the South including Mississippi. Landowners are advised to check their timber periodically for signs of SPB. Anyone can get the Mississippi Timber Price Report from the local Extension office. The report is now available through the Extension Service, County Computer Network to all County Extension offices. For the latest timber prices, call your County Extension office or to get on the mailing list, contact Extension Forestry at Box 9681, Mississippi State, MS 39762. View the Standing and Delivered Prices for July/August 1997. As always, your comments, pros and cons are welcome.

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