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At SOFAC we model how global forces shape Southern U.S. forests and the wood product sector.<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n\n
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Our work connects forest growth and inventory analytics with economic and financial modeling. We evaluate market dynamics in a changing world, the impact of environmental and energy policy on forest management, and how global change drivers influence local markets and resource management opportunities. Our tools and expertise provide rigorous, policy-relevant insights for landowners, industry, and decision-makers worldwide.<\/h5>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\n

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The Southern Forest Resource Assessment Consortium (SOFAC) develops forest sector market models for application to forest resource assessments in the South, U.S., and the World. SOFAC modelers and members will be able to use the SOFAC suite of models and research to simultaneously project timber inventory, supply, and prices for a variety of regions and a variety of timber products across the South. SOFAC will continue cooperative university-industry-public agency cooperation in southern and national forest sector economic modeling, enhancing graduate instruction in forest economics and modeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n
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September 28-30<\/h2>\n

\n SOFAC Annual Meeting
Co-hosted with the Biometrics Working Group
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We are planning to host the 2026 SOFAC Annual Meeting on <\/strong>September 28-30 in Raleigh, NC. <\/strong>We will be back on NC State campus in the Plant Sciences Building. You can find an agenda and lodging options here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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May 13-14<\/h2>\n

\n SOFAC Technical Meeting
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We are excited to announce the dates and agenda for our 2026 Annual Technical Meeting<\/a>. The event will be in the Plant Sciences Building at NC State on May 13-14. We are covering topics from SRTS improvements, mill closures, and new research from our members. We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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