Wisconsin Timber Industry: An Assessment of Timber Product Output and Use, 1988 (Classic Reprint)

Timber industry snapshot from Wisconsin in 1988, with practical data you can use today. This concise report examines industrial roundwood, pulpwood, saw logs, veneer logs, and residue flows across Wisconsin, including where wood moves, and how much stays in state versus exports.

This edition summarizes how many mills were operating, what kinds of timber were harvested, and how those materials were processed and utilized. It highlights which species dominated production and how regional patterns shaped the market for pulp, paper, and wood products.

• Industrial roundwood and pulpwood volumes, leading species, and regional production trends.


• Saw log and veneer log production, imports/exports, and major producing counties.


• Residues and their uses, plus how primary mills allocated fiber for fiber products, fuel, and other uses.


• Appendix-style method notes on data collection and study scope for reproducibility.

Ideal for researchers, policymakers, forestry professionals, and students needing a clear, data-driven view of Wisconsin’s timber industry in 1988.