Bell Lumber & Pole expands De Queen facility
Bell Lumber & Pole is expanding its manufacturing facility in De Queen, Arkansas to accelerate the production of Southern Yellow Pine utility poles in the southern region of the United States
Bell Lumber & Pole is expanding its manufacturing facility in De Queen, Arkansas to accelerate the production of Southern Yellow Pine utility poles in the southern region of the United States
In 2025, wood manufacturing facilities in Huttig, Leola, Glenwood, Arkadelphia and Russellville were closed or idled, causing further strain on rural economies
While timber prices have shown signs of decline in 2025, Arkansas’ forestry sector continues to demonstrate resilience, innovation and economic significance across the state and the broader southeastern United States
The University of Arkansas at Monticello will offer a Ph.D. in forest resources in the spring 2026 semester, following recent approval from the Higher Learning Commission
Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic will merge in an all-stock merger of equals, creating a leading domestic land resources owner and top-tier lumber manufacturer
Current lumber prices have reportedly caused officials to temporarily shut down the mill
Arkansas’ tree growth is outpacing removals, but the abundance doesn’t just signal a rich timber supply — it also increases the risks for disease, pests and wildfires