An Assessment of Market Opportunities for Alaskan Forest Product Exports

Alaska's forest resource and its competitive position in the international timber market have important implications for a variety of market strategies and future research objectives. While the timber industry is limited by numerous infrastructure and economy of scale factors, the state does possess high quality raw materials. In order to evaluate future opportunities it is important to fully assess the present situation. While the bulk of this paper addresses research needs and potential market opportunities, it also includes an assessment of the current situation regarding the timber resource and mill capabilities, as declining harvest volumes and high mill costs are major impediments to future investments.