Are Cedar Building Products a Sustainable Choice?

From planting to production to end of life, Western red cedar offers a number of attributes that can help reduce a building’s environmental footprint. ... Read More
October 20, 2025

4 Myths and Misconceptions About Cedar

Cedar is one of the most sought-after wood species for decks, siding, and more. Yet as with most building materials, some misconceptions persist that could deter your customers.              ... Read More
October 20, 2025

Erick Cooper Makes Safety Personal in Plymouth, N.C.

When Erick Cooper onboards new hires at our lumber mill in Plymouth, North Carolina, he makes sure to emphasize his favorite motto: Make safety personal. “I tell them, ‘If you don’t remember anything else I go over in this week’s activities, I want you to remember one thing, and that is to make safety personal,’” he says. “If you make safety personal when you come to work every day, you’re going to do everything within your power to do your work the right way — the safe way.” ... Read More
October 20, 2025

Quick Thinking Quashes Hidden Forest Fire in N.C.

On Saturday, May 3, a routine equipment delivery turned into an emergency response. Contractor Greg Broadway and his team from G&H Broadway Logging, Inc. had just arrived at our Craven 16 - Big-P South tract in Craven County, North Carolina, to move a cutter to the site for a thinning job. ... Read More
October 13, 2025

After Returning to her Roots, Rebecca Hamilton Keeps Looking Forward

A fifth-generation Montanan, Rebecca Hamilton spent nearly 30 years working in Seattle. Her journey home to Columbia Falls began with a visit to her aging parents in 2014, when she coincidentally met her future husband, Olen. Soon after, she decided to move back permanently. ... Read More
October 6, 2025