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Story Archives of 'timber industry'Square Trees Grow in New HampshireBy Amy Quinton on Tuesday, April 1, 2008.The Society For the Protection of New Hampshire Forests unveiled a new development today that may revolutionize the timber industry. Forest research scientists say they’ve created a new type of tree that is ideal for harvesting and beneficial for the environment. But as NHPR’s Amy Quinton reports, the new tree has already sparked a huge outcry from some businesses and environmental groups. listen:
  New Hampshire Lumber WoesBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, November 30, 2006.Trade disputes over US and Canadian lumber companies is just the latest in a line of challenges that are facing timber owners. Add to that the continued fallout from the pulp mill closing in Berlin and the constant tensions between timber owners and environmentalist groups. Today on the Exchange we'll look at our state's timber industry, the challenges they're facing and how these changes may alter the future of the industry. Laura's guests are Jasen Stock, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association; Steve Blackmer, founder and president of the Northern Forest Center and Sarah Smith, Forest Industry Specialist with the UNH Cooperative Extension. listen:
The Timber Economy / FrogsBy Liz Bulkley on Monday, April 10, 2006.The closing of two major wood processing mills in the North Country has created a challenge for forest managers. How do you sustain healthy acres of growth if there's no place to send your harvested wood? We'll look at that and the effects globalization is having on lumber producers in New Hampshire. We're joined by two guests for this conversation: Jason Stock is the executive director of the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association. Later in the show, we'll talk to resident naturalist Rosemary Conroy about all the frog songs that are filling the New Hampshire air this time of year. It's mating season, and the vernal pools are filled with Peepers, Wood Frogs and many others. Rosemary will help us decipher who's making what noise. listen:
A Logger Talks About the Mill ClosingBy David Darman on Thursday, March 9, 2006.A North Country logger discusses the Berlin Mill closing, and how it might affect him. And he talks about how he dealt with previous closings. listen:
Wood Industry Optimistic Despite Mill ClosingBy Todd Wellington on Wednesday, March 8, 2006.The closing of a North Country pulp mill is yet another hit to the state's loggers. But as NHPR correspondent Todd Wellington reports, the industry is remaining optimistic. listen:
State's Timber Industry Sees Renewed InterestBy Mark Bevis on Tuesday, September 13, 2005.High price gas and heating oil have driven up the demand for firewood as people look for more economical ways to heat their homes. Jason Stock is the director of the Timberland Owners Association. He tells NHPR's Mark Bevis that after a couple of years of hard times, happy days may be here again for the state's timber industry. listen:
Logging Operation Causes Concern in BerlinBy Trish Anderton on Tuesday, January 18, 2005.Heavy logging is raising concerns in the North Country. And it’s not just environmentalists who are worried. Some loggers themselves say the pace of cutting could endanger the NHPR correspondent Trish Anderton reports. listen:
Benson Calls Current Use Change a ThreatBy Josh Rogers on Wednesday, December 29, 2004.Governor Craig Benson is pledging to fight a proposed rule change that could increase property taxes on forest land enrolled in the state's current use program. Advocacy groups for land conservation and the timber industry, meanwhile, support the change. listen:
Oil Prices Good News for Timber IndustryBy Mark Bevis on Tuesday, November 16, 2004.Oil prices fell slightly again today to just over 46 dollars a barrel. That's about nine dollars less than its peak of over 55 dollars last month, but the high cost still worries people who use oil to heat their homes or run their businesses. One industry in New Hampshire, however, is enjoying the benefits of the high cost of oil... the timber industry. New Hampshire Public Radio's Mark Bevis has more. listen:
Logging Jam (Rebroadcast)By Mike Arnold on Friday, August 13, 2004.Falling wages, rising fuel costs, foreign competition and overbearing worker?s compensation insurance has put many Granite state loggers in a jam and the future of the logging industry in New Hampshire in jeopardy. We'll look into the history, challenges and hopes for loggers and logging in our state. Mike's guests are Don Quigley, Professor of Forestry at the University of New Hampshire's Thompson School, and Jasen Stock, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association. *THIS IS A REBROADCAST, SO WE WILL NOT BE TAKING ANY NEW CALLS* listen:
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