Identifying Market Opportunities for Appalachian Forest Products Companies in Central America

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 202-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott W. Lyon ◽  
Henry Quesada-Pineda ◽  
Robert L. Smith ◽  
D. Earl Kline
Keyword(s):  
Central America ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Market Opportunities

scholarly journals A Case Study to Determine Drivers and Barriers of Appalachian Forest Products in Central America

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (22) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Scott W. Lyon ◽  
Henry Quesada-Pineda ◽  
Robert L. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Central America ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Wood Products ◽  
Forest Product ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Central American ◽  
Potential Market ◽  
Market Opportunities ◽  
The Government

The purpose of this research was to determine drivers and barriers of Appalachian wood product competitors in Central America. Potential market opportunities for Appalachian forest product companies in Central America were evaluated and strategies were developed to increase exports of Appalachian wood products to Central America. The findings support the claim that United States forest product companies have not put enough effort into marketing forest products to Central America. Forests in El Salvador, Panama, and Costa Rica are limiting harvests and the industry lacks support from the government, reducing the amount of raw material and production. Inconsistencies between Appalachian and Central American wood products industries (e.g., dimensions) act as a barrier to the efficient exchange of wood products. The best market strategies for Appalachian forest products companies to increase sales into Central America are: partner with local wholesalers, offer higher value-added products, and maintain similar pricing with competition. An outside source of wood is needed to meet the needs of growing regional infrastructure.

Economic and Marketing Implications of Special Forest Products Harvest in the Coastal Pacific Northwest

1991 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 67-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
William E. Schlosser ◽  
Keith A. Blatner ◽  
Roger C. Chapman
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Product Development ◽  
Pacific Northwest ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Future Market ◽  
Regional Economies ◽  
Plant Materials ◽  
Market Opportunities ◽  
Special Forest Products

Abstract The special forest products industry has recently become an important factor in forest management. Plants common to the understories of many Pacific Northwest United States and coastal British Columbia forests are harvested, processed, and marketed worldwide in floral greens markets as supplements and complements in floral arrangements. The industry employed over 10,000 people in Washington, Oregon, and southern British Columbia in 1989, and generated an estimated $128.5 million in sales. Forestland managers are discovering the advantages associated with leasing harvesting rights to the producers and harvesters of these products. A mail survey was used to sample special forest products businesses in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia during 1989. Descriptions of plant materials harvested and their value are presented and discussed. Business characteristics and total industry affects are discussed. The industry's impacts on the regional economies and the industries marketing strategies including channels of distribution, product development, market product development, and future market opportunities are also discussed. West. J. Appl. For. 6(3):67-72.

scholarly journals Virginia's Woody Biomass Market: Opportunities and Implications

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph L. Conrad ◽  
M. Chad Bolding
Keyword(s):  
Forest Products ◽  
Woody Biomass ◽  
Energy Markets ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Energy Market ◽  
Forest Products Industry ◽  
Market Opportunities ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Energy Companies ◽  
Conversion Technologies

Abstract Recent interest in producing energy from woody biomass has raised questions about the coexistence of wood-to-energy markets and the traditional forest products industry in Virginia. This study examined recent trends in the forest products industry and the wood-to-energy market, as well as the potential for competition between the two industries. Results indicate that the forest products industry has struggled recently, whereas wood-to-energy markets have expanded. Current opinion varies as to whether or not the wood-to-energy market will negatively affect the forest products industry. At present, 75% of Virginia's pulpmills are located within 50 miles of a wood-to-energy facility, and all pulpmills are within 75 miles. Recent trends in pulpwood prices, fuel chip prices, and Virginia law indicate that competition for raw material is unlikely in the short term. However, this research indicates that in the longer term, depending on government policies and technological progress in conversion technologies, competition between forest industry and wood-to-energy companies is possible.

scholarly journals Canadian Interests in Forest Products Trade

1986 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 314-316
Author(s):  
James Kelleher
Keyword(s):  
Market Access ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
International Market ◽  
The United States ◽  
Trade Barriers ◽  
Softwood Lumber ◽  
Forest Industries ◽  
Market Opportunities ◽  
Processed Products ◽  
National Trade

The international market environment for forest products has become more competitive. This has resulted from slower growth in demand and increased capacity of producers in importing countries to meet domestic requirements. Exports have also increased from new producing countries. These problems coupled with the much slower recovery of overseas markets have led to conditions of oversupply. Against this background protectionist pressures have grown, particularly against our softwood lumber exports to the United States. It will therefore be important to secure market access for our forest products and reduce remaining trade barriers to allow competitive adjustment of our forest industries. Marketing initiatives will also be required to realize new market opportunities and facilitate increased exports of further processed products. The National Trade Strategy will be a key vehicle in promoting our trade objectives in the sector.

scholarly journals A Regional Comparison of Stumpage Values in British Columbia and the United States Pacific Northwest

1980 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 225-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Haley
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
British Columbia ◽  
Pacific Northwest ◽  
Good Reason ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
The United States ◽  
Short Supply ◽  
North West ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Market Opportunities

In this paper, stumpages in British Columbia are compared with those in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States where public timber is sold in highly competitive markets. In 1978, the average stumpage for public timber in the Pacific Northwest was $39.11/m3 compared to $4.58/m3 in British Columbia. Between 1963 and 1978, real stumpage prices in the Pacific Northwest (i.e. net of inflationary increases) showed an upward trend of almost 11% per annum compared to a slight downward trend for British Columbia. Although the appraisal method used by the United States Forest Service is similar to the method used in British Columbia, appraised stumpages for the British Columbia Coast are considerably lower than for western Washington.There is little doubt that the principle reason for higher stumpages in the Pacific Northwest is that all public agencies involved in timber production encourage competitive bidding for standing timber, whereas in British Columbia competitive sales of public timber have been virtually eliminated. Other reasons include tax considerations on the part of firms in the Pacific Northwest with private timber holdings, the higher average quality of the timber resource in the Pacific Northwest compared to British Columbia and the fact that forest products companies in the Pacific North west face better market opportunities, particularly with respect to plywood, than their counterparts in British Columbia. Imperfections in the Vancouver Log Market may partially explain why appraised timber values in western Washington are higher than on the British Columbia Coast.There is good reason to believe that if public timber in British Columbia was sold competitively, stumpages, in many cases, would be bid well above their appraised level and direct Crown revenues would be substantially increased, particularly in those regions of the Province where accessible, high quality stands of timber are in short supply.

Transnational Publics and Environmental Conflict in the Asian Century

2014 ◽  
Vol 150 (1) ◽  
pp. 167-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Libby Lester
Keyword(s):  
Political Communication ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Environmental Conflict ◽  
Political Life ◽  
Central Feature ◽  
Growth Strategies ◽  
Market Opportunities ◽  
National Boundaries ◽  
Media Practices ◽  
Layered Flows

Conflict over landscape use, resource access and environmental futures has become a central feature of contemporary political life. Increasingly, these conflicts are articulated, negotiated and potentially resolved across national boundaries and complex networks of media and communications. Within the context of intensifying pressure for resources, market opportunities and changing media practices, this article examines the multi-directional and multi-layered flows of political communication and action that are developing within the Asian region. It outlines a case of recent environmental protests targeted at Japanese and Malaysian companies involved in the procurement and sale of Australian forest products, and reveals how distant supporters are being enabled to join with those affected locally to resist development, end resource procurement and undermine growth strategies.

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