Top Journalists in Forestry and Logging, Timberland
David Abbott Southern Loggin’ Times; Timber Harvesting & Wood Fiber Operations (Hatton-Brown)
Managing editor at Southern Loggin’ Times and senior editor across Hatton-Brown’s forestry titles; known for in-depth profiles of logging firms and on-the-ground coverage across the South. Specialties: U.S. logging operations, logging business profiles, equipment and safety
David Caldwell Hardwood Market Report (Fastmarkets)
Editor at Hardwood Market Report (a Fastmarkets brand), producing weekly benchmark pricing and analysis for the hardwood sector. Specialties: North American hardwood lumber pricing, market commentary, import trends
Ellen Cools Canadian Biomass (Annex Business Media)
Editor at Canadian Biomass (and interim editor roles at Canadian Forest Industries), covering Canada’s bioeconomy and wood energy. Specialties: Biomass, pellets, harvesting, Canadian forest sector
Rob Davis ProPublica (formerly The Oregonian/OregonLive investigations)
Investigative reporter covering the PNW for ProPublica; co-led “The Cutting” with OPB/The Oregonian on Oregon’s timber industry and policy. Specialties: Industrial logging impacts, timber taxation/policy, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest
Rich Donnell Hatton-Brown Publishers (Timber Processing; Timber Harvesting & Wood Fiber Operations)
Editor-in-chief across Hatton-Brown’s wood industry titles (Timber Processing, Timber Harvesting, Panel World, etc.); long-time voice on mills and logging. Specialties: Sawmill operations, logging technology, North American wood products
Jennifer Ellson Canadian Forest Industries (Annex Business Media)
Editor at Canadian Forest Industries (WoodBusiness.ca), leading news and features on logging and solid wood across Canada. Specialties: Canadian logging and sawmilling news, technology, industry people/features
Mike Jeffree Timber Trades Journal (TTJ)
Consultant editor and former long-time editor at Timber Trades Journal (TTJ), widely read across the UK timber trade. Specialties: UK/EU timber trade, sustainability, panels and joinery supply chains
Erin Kessler The Northern Logger & Timber Processor (Northeastern Loggers Association)
Executive editor of The Northern Logger & Timber Processor, covering the business, equipment and policy issues facing loggers in the Northeast. Specialties: Northeast and Great Lakes logging, trucking, equipment, safety
Keta Kosman Madison’s Lumber Reporter
Owner/publisher of Madison’s Lumber Reporter, the long-running weekly benchmark for North American lumber pricing and market intelligence. Specialties: North American softwood lumber prices, market analysis, trade
Tony Kryzanowski Logging & Sawmilling Journal (Forestnet)
Contributing editor at Logging & Sawmilling Journal (Forestnet), with frequent features on loggers, sawmills and technology across Canada. Specialties: Logging and sawmilling in Canada, contractor profiles, mill upgrades
Chris Lyddan Fastmarkets Forest Products
Executive editor for North American Woodfiber & Biomass Markets at Fastmarkets; reports on fiber flows and biomass pricing dynamics. Specialties: Woodfiber and biomass markets, North American timber supply/demand
Lynda V. Mapes The Seattle Times
Environment reporter at The Seattle Times known for sustained coverage of Northwest forest management, salmon/river issues, and tribal perspectives. Specialties: Pacific Northwest forests, tribes and treaty rights, forest policy
Eric O’Keefe The Land Report
Editor of The Land Report, covering major land and timberland transactions and the nation’s largest private landowners. Specialties: Timberland and large landowner deals, land markets, conservation transactions
William Perritt Fastmarkets Forest Products
Senior editor at Fastmarkets Forest Products; part of the team covering timber and wood products markets and pricing. Specialties: Wood products market news and analysis, price reporting
Stephen Powney Timber Trades Journal (TTJ)
Group editor of Timber Trades Journal (and WBPI) leading coverage of the UK and international timber supply chain. Specialties: UK timber trade, import/export markets, panels and engineered wood
Tony Schick OPB / ProPublica
Investigations editor at OPB and ProPublica Distinguished Fellow; co-reported “The Cutting” series on Oregon’s timber industry and policy influence. Specialties: Forestry investigations, wildfire policy, environmental health in timber communities
Dan Shell Timber Harvesting & Wood Fiber Operations (Hatton-Brown)
Senior editor at Hatton-Brown (Timber Harvesting, Timber Processing), reporting on logging operations, equipment and market trends. Specialties: Logging equipment/technology, contractor business issues, Southeastern U.S.
Andrew Snook Canadian Forest Industries; Canadian Biomass (Annex Business Media)
Editor across Annex Business Media’s forestry group (Canadian Forest Industries/Canadian Biomass), steering news and features nationally. Specialties: Canadian logging, sawmilling, biomass and bioenergy coverage
Sally Spencer Timber Trades Journal (TTJ)
Deputy editor at TTJ, writing on UK/EU timber markets, policy and sustainability topics. Specialties: European timber trade and regulation (including EUDR), supply chains
Ben Stanley Hardwood Market Report (Fastmarkets)
Editor at Hardwood Market Report, contributing weekly price assessments and market analysis for the hardwood industry. Specialties: Hardwood pricing benchmarks, domestic and import hardwood market trends
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