U.S. South hardwood resource

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• From: BobGFlynn@AOL.COM
• Date: Fri, 3 Nov 1995 16:24:31 -0500
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Dear Forest Group,

I am currently updating a report published last year on the international
woodchip trade, specifically focusing on which companies are supplying
woodchips to the global markets.  For the U.S. South, there is an expansion
in woodchip exports anticipated, with new export facilities going in at
Convent, Louisiana (a converted grain loading facility) and at Wilmington,
North Carolina, as well as additional woodchip mills in Arkansas, Alabama,
and NC producing for the export market.  Some Japanese trading firms are
estimating that the total increased volume could be as much as 2 million tons
per year!

I would be interested in any recent (stress recent) reports, papers,
analyses, etc. on the sustainability of this Southern hardwood resource.  My
understanding is that the new OSB mills being built use the softer hardwoods,
while the chip exporters prefer the "hard" species such as oak.  I'd
appreciate any leads on this issue.  Also, I've heard of a possible new
facility near Norfolk, Virginia, but have not heard which companies might be
involved.

Regards,

Bob Flynn

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