Arkansas Arbor Day proclaimed in Caddo Valley; Free Tree Friday event set for April 17
State officials celebrated Arkansas Arbor Day, with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture paying a visit to its Caddo Valley office on Lower Dam Pike
Category: Forestry & Wood Products
Iranian war strands global timber shipments, but Arkansas impacts minimal
The conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is restricting imports to the rapidly growing timber markets in the Middle East and northern Africa, according to an industry outlet, but impacts on the Arkansas timber industry will likely be minimal
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
OPINION: Combining Arkansas’s industrial strengths
In 2025, wood manufacturing facilities in Huttig, Leola, Glenwood, Arkadelphia and Russellville were closed or idled, causing further strain on rural economies
Arkansas forestry industry closes strong in 2025 despite declining timber prices
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
UAM to offer Ph.D. in forest resources
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
MagnoliaReporter.com: PotlatchDeltic, Rayonier combining in all-stock merger
Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic will merge in an all-stock merger of equals, creating a leading domestic land resources owner and top-tier lumber manufacturer