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Well GP has bought ARW and it looks like we now have only 2 major paper companies left in the state. I started 31 years ago in this business and we had ARP, St. Regis, Union Camp, Scott Paper, IP, Allied Paper, Container, Macmillan Bloedel, James River and too many sawmills to name. I am really worried about where the timber industry is headed. I do not believe that less competition is ever good for anyone. The landwoner is going to suffer and the loggers and  wood dealers as... Keep Reading »

It has been a long wet winter in Alabama. Every thing happens for a reason so we have seen some good come from the weather. We have seen record pulpwood prices on pine and hardwood. I am sure we have gotten rid of most of the bugs and insects that have not been going dormant in the past winters. I am also sure the peach trees should do well this summer as they need alot of cold weather to go dormant and make a good crop the following year. We are now seeing some mills start up production again a... Keep Reading »