Claybourn Walters Logging Co., Inc

03/16/2026

North Carolina is made up of over 30.9 million acres of land that is distributed between reserved forest land (2%), unreserved forest land (58%), and non-forest land (40%).
Reserved forestland is set aside under statute or administrative designation, such as state parks. Unreserved forest land is available to be managed for the production of wood products, and includes forests owned by private landowners.
Read more: https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/2024-income-of-north-carolina-timber-harvested-and-delivered-to-mills

02/04/2026

Tax tips for forest landowners for the 2025 tax year. Available now!
"New legislation enacted in 2025 reinstates and makes permanent several tax provisions affecting forest landowners and introduces new incentives for capital investment. While many provisions take effect in 2026, some apply to the 2025 tax year.
The U.S. Forest Service updated Timber Tax Tips publication is intended as a practical reference foresters can use when discussing management options, timing decisions and long-term planning with landowners, in coordination with tax professionals."
https://www.fs.usda.gov/land/taxtips.pdf

01/28/2026

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The forest industry has some specific terms and phrases that are important for any landowner or forest lover to know.
In our 'Understanding Forestry Terms' publication, we've defined more than 150 forest resource terms to help you in conversing with others about forestry matters and in making informed decisions about your forestland.
Give it a read!
https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/understanding-forestry-terms-a-glossary-for-private-landowners

12/18/2025

🌲 North Carolina is a national leader in Christmas tree production!

Our state grows about 4 million Christmas trees each year—second only to Oregon’s 5 million. The beloved Fraser fir, which makes up 90% of NC’s Christmas tree crop and thrives in our mountain landscapes, is shipped nationwide and has even graced the White House.

Fun fact: Ashe County is the largest Christmas tree–producing county in the entire country, growing roughly 2 million trees annually!

12/09/2025

Some positive news out of SC!

INDUSTRY NEWS from SC Dept. of Commerce: "Eastover Chips, Inc. (Eastover Chips), a subsidiary of The Price Companies, today announced it is establishing operations in Richland County. The company’s investment will create 27 new jobs.

The Price Companies is one of the country’s leading providers of sustainable services in the pulp and paper industry. Eastover Chips will be one of The Price Companies’ more than 40 locations nationwide.

'The establishment of Eastover Chips is a timely boost for South Carolina’s forestry supply chain. This investment strengthens our industry and reflects the confidence companies have in the future of forestry in our state,' said State Forester Scott Phillips.

Eastover Chips will construct a new wood chipping facility, located at 4001 McCords Ferry Road in Eastover, to serve the Sylvamo paper mill.

Operations are expected to be online in the first quarter of 2026. Individuals interested in joining the Eastover Chips team should visit the company’s contact page.

The Coordinating Council for Economic Development awarded a $100,000 Set-Aside grant to Richland County to assist with the costs of site preparation and building construction.

https://www.sccommerce.com/news/eastover-chips-inc-establishing-operations-richland-county?fbclid=IwY2xjawOlHwBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnVmpaS041YVZlRDVkOVZLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmnDVx8zBjxbM4DEyZRW_tVhGdPzqpcXriXN3GqyxTJu6t5UHvjToAl4kdhg_aem_u0jwm5NYXPbLW9aTApb4Bw