Forest Economics

We conduct forest-based economic contribution studies, support economic development, educate on forest taxation, and monitor timber prices and forest management costs.
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  • Timber price trends provide timely information on timber market conditions to improve decision making, foster fair transactions that benefit both buyer and seller, and encourage conservation of the timber resource.  Average stumpage prices published in this report are calculated from actual timber sales as reported by up to 60 cooperators active in the East Texas […]
  • Texas forests are managed to supply wood for an array of goods and products. The forest products industry is a vital part of the Texas economy. Generating billions of dollars in direct and indirect impact and thousands of jobs.  We search for new opportunities in the existing forest industry and emerging markets. We also assist landowners, […]
  • The Texas forest sector is vitally important to the state’s economy. In 2024, it provided a total annual economic impact of $54.2 billion and over 187,000 jobs.    We work to support forest-based economic development by collecting data and conducting in-depth resource analyses. We work closely with state and local economic development professionals, forest products industries, […]
  • Tools & Applications

    The Timber Supply Analysis website provides estimates of timberland area and standing timber, growth, and removals within a user-defined area in the U.S. South.
  • Tools & Applications

    The Timberland Decision Support System is a web-based decision support tool for non-industrial private landowners and others who are interested in timberland investment and management.
  • Tools & Applications

    Economic Impact is a web-based interactive tool to summarize economic impacts of the forest sector in East Texas. You can also access statewide economic information.