Log-exporting Problems


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Considers problems arising from increased log exports from the Pacific Northwest to Japan, including increased lumber prices and unemployment. Factual record of the hearing is intended to assist State Dept in negotiating reductions of the log trade with Japan. Continuation of hearing examining need to increase the harvesting of trees on Federal lands. Focuses on requests to increase the allowable cut for domestic use and exports to Japan.




Natural Resources and Environment


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In response to a congressional request, GAO: (1) reviewed the potential impacts of tighter Forest Service log export restrictions in the Western United States; and (2) determined the volume and potential impacts of banning third-party substitution. GAO found that, according to the Service, the acquisition of national forest timber from authorized purchasers by firms which were ineligible for direct timber purchases approximated 2 percent of all national forest timber harvested in the western United States. GAO also found that, if the Service banned third-party substitution: (1) some companies could acquire national forest timber at lower prices because of decreased demand and competition, and the lower prices would result in less government revenues; and (2) the ban could disrupt traditional log markets and business practices and force some companies to change their operations or go out of business. In addition GAO found that: (1) the Service reported that it could not enforce a ban on this practice without additional authority and staff; and (2) about 100 million board feet of national forest timber is used as replacement for private timber exported annually, but a GAO review of timber sales contract files for three national forests in Idaho did not disclose that any timber substitution occurred in those forests.




Export of Logs to Japan


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U.S. Wood Products Competitiveness


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The Export Premium


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