International Paper Co. on Thursday reported a 40 percent drop in second-quarter profit but said the worst of the global recession appears to be over and that demand is steadying.

Weyerhaeuser Co. reports earnings for the second quarter on Friday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

FEDERAL WAY, Wash.—-Weyerhaeuser Company today announced its 2008 sustainability performance results are available online at http://www.wy.com/sustainability. Weyerhaeuser uses an online reporting method that provides comprehensive, searchable access to its sustainability performance annually.

On July 28, 2009, Merillat cabinetry awarded Amy Driehorst of Temperance, Mich., with a grand prize ,000 Kitchen Makeover as part of Merillat’s Good Life video contest.

EL DORADO, Ark.—-Deltic Timber Corporation : DELTIC TIMBER CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA SUMMARY SECOND QUARTER 2009 2008 Net sales $ 29,121,000 35,551,000 Net income 972,000 2,424,000 Earnings per common share Basic 0.08 0.19 Assuming dilution 0.08 0.19 Average shares outstanding 12,437,634 12,452,642 YEAR-TO-DATE 2009 2008 Net sales $ 51,983,000 63,373,000 Net income 2,056,000 Earnings per common share Basic 0.17 Assuming dilution 0.16 Average shares outstanding 12,425,963 12,432,999

Decking and fencing company Trex Co. said Wednesday its second-quarter profit rose 14 percent, beating Wall Street’s prediction, but added that it expects lower sales in the third quarter.

POULSBO, Wash.—-Pope Resources reported a net loss attributable to unitholders of 3,000, or {content}.16 per diluted ownership unit, on revenue of .7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.

WINCHESTER, Va.—-Trex Company, Inc. , manufacturer and distributor of Trex® decking, railing, fencing and trim, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.