Lumber/Fiber Supply

Overview

The lumber and wood fiber industry remains essential, though modern supply chains have grown increasingly complex. Adams & Reese forestry lawyers assist timberland owners, loggers, sawmill operators, investors, and manufacturers – ranging from construction material to paper and biomass energy companies – in establishing and protecting their positions within this intricate system.

Negotiating Agreements

Adams & Reese forestry lawyers negotiate agreements essential for productive operations in lumber and fiber supply. These agreements include:

• Supply agreements: Facilitating the transfer of harvested wood from landowners to sawmills
• Fiber supply agreements: Structuring both long- and short-term contracts to ensure a stable supply of fiber materials
• Offtake agreements: Managing the sale and distribution of byproducts such as hog fuel, wood chips, and shavings
• Logging agreements: Preparing agreements for landowners, will, and loggers concerning harvesting wood products

Our deep background in forestry informs our strategic approach to negotiations, allowing us to craft agreements that anticipate industry challenges and optimize supply chain efficiency. This includes navigating state-by-state delivery restrictions that affect properties spanning multiple state lines and jurisdictions. Our team stays ahead of industry developments, including the expanding demand for mass timber.

Forestry Counsel, Advocacy, and Certifications

Adams & Reese’s forestry lawyers advise clients on laws, regulations, policies, and industry certifications that support sustainable forestry and green products. We advocate for the industry by drafting model laws and opposing legislation that undermines sustainability goals.

Our engagement with conservation organizations, forestry associations, trade groups, and equipment manufacturers gives us deep industry insight, enhancing our ability to serve clients effectively.

Defining Strengths

• Acquisitions and sales
• Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP)
• BMP practices
• Capital markets
• Cross-border transactions
• Easements 
• Environmental laws
• Environmental site assessments
• Foreign institutional investors
• Forest appraisals
• Forest certifications
• Forest harvesting
• Forest products
• Forestry contracts
• Green energy
• Leases
• Lending
• Logging
• Mills
• Paper
• Pine
• Pulp
• Pulpwood
• Rights of way
• Sawtimber
• State forestry
• Supply agreements
• Sustainability