Bald cypress a Louisiana icon
If there is an icon of Louisiana, it is the Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum). It is as Louisiana as pirogues, crawfish or a fais do do...
Asian giant hornet lookalikes concern some
Many memorable things happened in 2020: Australian bushfires, COVID-19 pandemic, teleworking, wearing masks, the race to create a...
Many reasons for differing prices for wood
Southern yellow pine (SYP) lumber prices are at record highs — by huge margins. Forest2Market’s composite SYP lumber price for the week...
Haughton native finding state's largest trees
Ask him how to identify himself, and John Michael Kelley will tell you he lets others work on that. Whether that’s his modesty or his...
New champion trees make state's list
Eight new species of trees joined the Louisiana Champion Tree list in 2021, five of which are in the Northwest corner of the state....
Invest in forestland; dividends impressive
In investments, frequently named categories include stocks, bonds, cash, commodities, REITS, etc. These sectors sometimes rise or fall...
