NH Forest Products Markets and Policy Update webinar

When:
June 2, 2020 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
2020-06-02T16:00:00-04:00
2020-06-02T17:00:00-04:00
Where:
online
Cost:
Free
Contact:
UNH Cooperative Extension

UNH Cooperative Extension will hold a free NH Forest Products Markets and Policy Update webinar on June 2nd from 4 – 5 pm

Market conditions for forest products in New Hampshire have been volatile – affecting foresters, loggers, sawmills, biomass plants, secondary forest products manufacturers, among others.

In addition to the usual seasonality and market factors, events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Pixelle accident have affected everyone involved with New Hampshire’s forest industry.

Hear the latest news on New Hampshire’s forest products markets from those in the business. Updates from Jasen Stock, Executive Director with NHTOA and Will Guinn, Acting Director of New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands, will be provided as well.

Agenda:

  • Introduction
  • New Hampshire Division of Forests and Lands Update
  • Market roundup
    • Forester’s perspective
    • Low grade
      • Biomass electricity
      • Wood heat
      • Pulp
    • Timber mats – Ties
    • Sawlogs – Lumber – Exports
    • Pixelle update
  • NHTOA policy update

This meeting will take place on Zoom.

Zoom link: https://unh.zoom.us/j/97213064739.

Telephone option for those who wish to call in: Dial: +1 301 715 8592 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 972 1306 473