Gridlock continues in most South Central wood markets;price cuts,stiff quotas and fuel costs cripple some suppliers

摘要

U.S.South Central woodfiber markets slowed considerably into July,an ominous trend that began in April.Drought conditions and surplus inventories persist,resulting in tight delivery quotas for roundwood and chips.Gridlock prevails in many locales,contacts said,with some suppliers working only three days per week,conditions "unhealthy at best,disastrous at worst,"said one.