Regional Pulp Market Disruption from Finch Mill Closure
Saratoga County
Summary
The county is preparing to open timber harvest bids on county forest land while navigating the sudden closure of the Finch Paper mill in Glens Falls, which affects pulpwood markets and leftover wood disposal.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates timber revenue for the county, though market changes may impact yield.
Local loggers and timber industry workers.
Local loggers, trucking companies, sawmill operators, and rural towns dependent on the timber industry.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Economic Development — August 4, 2026
The sudden closure of softwood pulp processing at the Finch paper mill in Glens Falls has eliminated a major local market for timber byproducts, raising concerns for county forest harvests in towns like Galway and threatening local logging and trucking jobs.
Trails & Open Space — August 4, 2026
The county is preparing to open timber harvest bids on county forest land while navigating the sudden closure of the Finch Paper mill in Glens Falls, which affects pulpwood markets and leftover wood disposal.
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