Trends in domestic and international markets for ash logs and lumber

Abstract

While ash is a "minor" commercial hardwood species relative to oak, poplar, and maple, it still accounts for roughly 3 percent of all hardwood lumber produced, with an estimated kiln-dried value exceeding $150 million annually.

Parent Publication

• Proceedings of symposium on ash in North America

Citation

Meyer, Dan. 2010. Trends in domestic and international markets for ash logs and lumber. In: Michler, Charles H.; Ginzel, Matthew D., eds. 2010. Proceedings of symposium on ash in North America; 2010 March 9-11; West Lafayette, IN. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-72. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 15.