With roots tracing back four generations and over 80 years, the story of Morgan Lumber reveals triumph through tragedy, environmental stewardship, economic opportunity, and industry pride. “I find it humorous and ironic that Morgan Lumber…
It takes very strong leadership to keep a family business afloat, and to remain operational for ninety-plus years is a feat few businesses can accomplish. This achievement is especially challenging in an industry as tough as the lumber industry….
We use lumber for everything, from art work, to construction, to so many things in between. But how does it get from the forest to the hardware store? Typically speaking, trees that are processed to become lumber are grown in managed…
Hankins Inc. in Ripley, MS The lumber industry is one of the backbones of our economy and it’s made up of companies, big and small, that keep one of our greatest commodities – lumber – usable for our consumption. Lumber production is vital for…
It’s easy to pick up some Southern Yellow Pine 2x4s for your weekend project, but do you know where your dollars are going? You might be surprised to know that there’s a big business behind your wood, and the lumber economy is actually one of…
When colonists settled Florida, Virginia and the Carolinas in the 1500s and 1600s Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) played a significant role in their survival. As the first settlers stepped ashore, forests of the four main varieties of SYP – Loblolly,…
