Pulpwood Production in the Northern Region, 2007

摘要

In 2007, pulpwood production increased by 5 percent in the New England States, while it decreased by 1 percent in the Mid-Atlantic States, decreased by 8 percent in the Central States and the Lake States, and decreased by 26 percent in the Plains States. In the Northern Region, pulpwood production from roundwood decreased by 11 percent and pulpwood production from mill residues decreased by nearly 13 percent. Pulpwood production for use by pulp mills decreased by only 1 percent, while pulpwood production for use by composite panel mills decreased by 12 percent. The downturn in the pulp and composite panel industry led to the idling or closure of three mills in 2006, five mills in 2007, and two mills in 2008. Only one previously idled mill was restarted during that time period.