Making Pine Plantations Wildlife-Friendly

Making Pine Plantations Wildlife-Friendly

Samantha M. Wisely, UF/IFAS State Wildlife Extension Specialist Pine plantations are a common sight across the Southeastern United States, especially in the Panhandle of Florida. These fast-growing trees are valued for timber and pulp production, but when managed...
Pine Sawtimber Prices Soften as Pine Pulpwood Continues to Fall

Pine Sawtimber Prices Soften as Pine Pulpwood Continues to Fall

Yanshu Li,  Southern Ag Today January 26, 2026 Southern Timber Market Update In the fourth quarter of 2025, average pine sawtimber stumpage prices across the South softened further. Pine sawtimber averaged $23.23/ton, about 6% lower than a year ago and 10% below its...
Recent Drought Conditions Increase Pine Bark Beetle Risk

Recent Drought Conditions Increase Pine Bark Beetle Risk

  The Panhandle has been experiencing a prolonged drought the last few months, which can carry risks for increased bark beetle activity in pine forests. Bark beetles are common forest pests in the region, and the Southern Pine Beetle is particularly noted for...