Hardwood demand is up, according to the Weekly Hardwood Review Leading Hardwood Demand Indicator, with brisk lumber sales in January.

Ash wood sales in the Northern U.S. will remain strong for the foreseeable future, with strong demand at home and abroad, especially for the upper-grades. Soft Maple sales should continue at a decent clip. Read more regional hardwood rundowns

Potlatch reported its 2011 second quarter financial results.