Diminishing expectations

Article Abstract:

The declining timber harvest cannot be blamed on the lack of sustainability of the forests. The increased environmentalism dictated by Washington, D.C. on the harvesting of forests, the protection of wildlife habitats and preserving forest ecosystems are responsible for the continued drop in lumber sales. Sales of timber exceeded 10 billion board ft for 30 years prior to 1990. In 1990 timber sales decreased to 7.3 billion board ft and have continued to decline.

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Environmental Programs, Analysis, Forests and forestry, Forests, Environmental policy, Western United States, Northwestern States

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Plant tour participants see secondary facilities

Article Abstract:

The Wood Component Manufacturers Association recorded a record turnout for its annual tour of seven secondary wood product manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Kentucky. Plant operations at American Wood Products Inc., Averitt Lumber Company Inc., Cox Interior Inc., Crescent Manufacturing Co., Greensburg Manufacturing Co., Middle Tennessee Lumber Co. and Woodcraft Industries Inc. are discussed.

Production management, American Wood Products Inc., Averitt Lumber Company Inc., Cox Interior Inc., Crescent Manufacturing Co. (Gallatin, Tennessee), Greensburg Manufacturing Co., Middle Tennessee Lumber Co., Woodcraft Industries Inc.

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Timberland and corporate strategy

Article Abstract:

Merger and acquistion activity in the forest products industry was brisk in 1996. A reported 5,013,900 acres of timberland changed hands during that time period, with the majority of land in the southern and western regions of the US. The deals were primarily motivated by a desire to accomplish strategic objectives and capitalize on opportunities.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and mergers, Statistics

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