Schultz Pushes “Back to Basics” at Forest Service, With Big Implications for Wood Markets - Jul 9, 2026
The big win for the forest products industry is that more federal timber will be available to the open market. The Forest Service is on target to grow timber volume off the national forests by 25%, aiming for 4 billion board feet by fiscal 2028, with annual increases of 10-15%. Also, a healthier, busier mill base means more residuals, more cants moving, and steadier log flow region to region. When sawmills run, pallet stock follows.; Profile Staff Evaluating Changes to Pallet Specs: Many contacts indicate that current dimensions are no longer commonly used by the industry. We would like to chat with anyone who has insights on this issue or would like to discuss the potential ramifications of any spec changes.; Pallet Quality Webinar Offered by the WPA: Guest speaker Chaille Brindley, publisher of Pallet Enterprise, will examine how rising concerns over pallet quality are shaping customer expectations, production practices, inspection standards, and competitive advantage.; Profile Regional Third Quarter Lumber Trends: For reporting lumber price trends graphically, these graphs illustrate the average lumber prices published within each region over the past year and make no attempt at future lumber price forecasting.; Auction: WoodRing July 20th - 9 AM ET. This auction offers a unique opportunity to purchase high-quality, fresh cut, notched #1 grade pallet stringers by the truckload. With at least 10 truckloads available at various locations and consignors. Notched #1 Grade Pallet Stringers w/ 99% Usability Guarantee. WoodRing delivers premium, verified loads with clear descriptions and honest grading. Bright Star Auctions.com • Call Noah Yoder: 574-821-2801 or email: noahy@brightstarauctions.com; Michigan Forest Products Show: August 7, 2026: 8am-6pm, August 8, 2026: 8am-2pm. Gaylord, MI.
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