The Healy Company

06/05/2026

I recently published the first issue of The Healy Company's Western Timber Market Snapshot, a monthly summary of timber market conditions across the Pacific Northwest, British Columbia, California, and the Inland West.

A few observations from the June 2026 snapshot:
🌲 Pacific Northwest Douglas-fir log prices remain generally consistent with long-term historical norms.
🌲 Whitewoods continue to underperform Douglas-fir across most regional markets.
🌲 Lumber markets have improved significantly from late-2025 lows, supported by disciplined mill production and steady construction demand.
🌲 British Columbia coastal harvest activity remains above year-earlier levels, while Vancouver log market prices remain relatively stable.
🌲 Institutional investors remain active in the timberland market, and private timberland values continue to demonstrate resilience despite ongoing challenges associated with pulpwood demand, mill closures, and evolving revenue streams.

One of the themes I will be watching closely during the remainder of 2026 is the growing influence of carbon projects, conservation easements, renewable energy opportunities, and recreational uses on timberland investment decisions and valuation.

My goal with the Western Timber Market Snapshot is not simply to report prices, but to provide appraisal-oriented market interpretation and context that can help timberland owners, investors, conservation organizations, foresters, and other professionals better understand current market conditions.

If you would like to receive future editions of the Western Timber Market Snapshot, please send me a message.

What market trends are you watching most closely in 2026?

10/21/2025

Tong tosser, fishing for logs in the Washington Coast Range.

08/13/2024

Another important conservation project The Healy Company assisted with.

Trinity Reservoir is getting some added protection in the form of a nonprofit’s land buy, funded by California’s Wildlife Conservation Board.

04/24/2024

Another successful conservation project - this one conserves 915 acres of rugged timberland and spotted owl habitat on a tributary of the Columbia River near White Salmon, WA. The Healy Company is proud to be involved in important projects like this one.

This 915-acre site achieves nearly all of the goals outlined in Columbia Land Trust’s Conservation Agenda for the East Cascades ecoregion which include conserving intact oak habitats; protecting major rivers and their tributaries; and conserving transition zones that link upland and riparian habit...

03/21/2024

Happy International Day of Forests!

The International Day of Forests on 21 March celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. Countries are encouraged to undertake...

02/23/2024

Nice to see another project completed that our firm was involved with. These are complex transactions involving multiple organizations that sometimes take years to complete.

February 14th, 2024 Invaluable salmon streams protected at Willapa Bay with addition of 2,366 acres to Willapa National Wildlife Refuge A network of outstanding Willapa Bay salmon streams and critical stands of temperate forest were permanently protected last month when Western Rivers Conservancy tr...

02/12/2024

Do you know of any students who are interested in pursuing a degree in Forestry? The Douglas County chapter of the Oregon Small Woodlands Association is accepting applications for scholarships.

Welcome to the Douglas County Chapter! Stewardship | Advocacy | Fellowship | EducationWoodland owners who love their land! Contact us! Download our latest Newsletter Upcoming Events Featured Feb 29 Feb 29, 2024 Jacoby Auditorium | Umpqua Community College Fuels and Fire Management in Western Oregon....

01/29/2024

Great to see projects we are involved with come to fruition!

Conserving the forests and rivers in the Grays River watershed is a long-time priority for the Land Trust. With the conservation of these 1,000+ acres, we’ve secured an important parcel that works toward our vision of protecting connected landscapes in the coastal region to foster salmon recovery,...

01/19/2024

As timberland valuation specialists, we are often involved with complex transactions such as this. We keep our fingers on the pulse of this unique market throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Deep River Woods acquisition promotes climate-smart forestry, habitat protection and community revenue across 20,000 acres The Washington State Department of Natural Resources and The Conservation Fund (TCF), a leading nonprofit in U.S. land and water protection, have partnered in a $121 million pur...