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
Tag: Forestry
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
Arkansas’ forest growth outpacing timber harvest, study says
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
Grow your future: UAM accepting applications for $7,000 forest business scholarship
The University of Arkansas at Monticello is offering $7,000 scholarships to for four students pursuing a graduate certificate in forest business – a program that blends economics, sustainability and industry expertise to prepare tomorrow’s forest leaders
Weyerhaeuser breaks ground on new South Arkansas facility
Weyerhaeuser plans to source fiber logs from company-owned timberlands in south Arkansas and surrounding regions
Scientist using space lasers, AI to measure forest biomass
Satellite data used by archaeologists to find traces of ancient ruins hidden under dense forest canopies can also be used to improve the speed and accuracy to measure how much carbon is retained and released in forests