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Foresters and Biologists Partner to Protect Injured Eagle in Oregon

Though bald eagles were removed from Oregon’s Endangered Species List in 2012, the birds are still noteworthy as they fly over our South Valley timberlands. Our staff biologists consider them a sensitive species and track their movements in the area. So when a crew spotted an injured eagle on the side of a logging road last November, they moved quickly to help. ... Read More
April 9, 2025

Teamwork Saves Oregon Tree Farm From Serious Damage

In the days before a lightning storm sparked eight separate wildfires just outside Dorena, Oregon, on July 17, former wildland firefighter Ruger Sanow was on edge. ... Read More
March 3, 2025

Volunteer of the Year Abdul Nunow Helps Feed the Hungry

Growing up in Kenya, Abdul Nunow experienced firsthand the profound impacts of generosity. “Volunteer organizations were a big help to my family growing up in a refugee camp in Kenya,” he says. “As an adult living on the other side of the world, donating my time to a good cause feels like a small way to return the kindness we received.” ... Read More
February 20, 2025

Supporting Coastal Conservation and Education in Mississippi

Last November, Mississippi State University acquired just over 14,000 acres of our Mississippi timberlands to establish the Wolf River Coastal Forest Research and Education Center. Conserving the headwaters of Mississippi Sound is a key part of the state’s overall coastal conservation masterplan, which includes ongoing restoration efforts related to the Deep Water Horizon oil spill in 2010. ... Read More
February 7, 2025

Study Tracks 'Amazing' Fish Recovery in SW Wash.

Almost two decades after an unprecedented winter storm hit the Pacific Northwest, fish have made a remarkable comeback on our tree farm near Pe Ell, Washington, one of the region’s most severely impacted areas. ... Read More
January 24, 2025