[Updated May 20, 2013.] Gross insider activity in POPE stock has totaled $159,823 over the past 30 days, composed entirely of purchases. On a net basis, insiders have been net buyers of Pope Resources shares in the past 30 days, to the tune of $159,823, or 0.0578% of the company's market capitalization. This compares to monthly averages of $208,141 and $187,702 for gross and net insider activity, respectively, over the past year.

The last reported insider transaction was filed on May 03, when William L. Dahl, a large shareholder in the firm acquired a net 1,100 shares worth a total of $67,760.

POPE does business in the Basic Materials sector. Industry peers include Keegan Resources (KGN), Yongye International (YONG), and Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation (NOR).Activity in Pope Resources shares is extremely high as a share of market capitalization relative to sector peers that have also experienced insider activity in the past 30 days. This is consistent with relative activity measured over the past 12 months.

Pope Resources operates in the Lumber, Wood Production sub-sector, and competes with firms such as American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD), Patrick Industries (PATK) and Jewett-cameron Trading Company (JCTCF). Activity in Pope Resources shares is extremely high as a share of market capitalization relative to sector peers that have also experienced insider activity in the past 30 days. This is consistent with relative activity measured over the past 12 months.