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Michelle Metcalf Brings Sustainability to Life Across Western Timberlands
Michelle Metcalf didn’t initially plan to work in forestry. Growing up on a farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, far from any forests, she headed to college as a pharmacy major. But after connecting with people in the forestry program at the University of Montana, everything changed. ... Read More
May 29, 2026
How Canadian Timberlands Teams Prepare for Wildfire Season — Before It Starts
As winter loosens its grip across our Canadian timberlands, another season quickly comes into focus — wildfire season — and spring offers a critical window to transition and prepare for drier conditions. Across regions, our teams update plans, test equipment, refresh training and reconnect with partners. The goal is simple: be ready to act before the first spark. ... Read More
May 19, 2026
Historic Conservation Win in Florida Connects Two National Forests Within the O2O Corridor
When conservationists mapped the missing link that could provide crucial passage for wildlife between Florida’s Ocala and Osceola National Forests — known as the O2O corridor — one property kept coming up: a stretch of working timberland in Baker and Union counties owned and managed by ÌÇÐÄvlgoÍøÒ³°æ. ... Read More
April 22, 2026
A Nine-Year Journey Restores Salmon Habitat in Coos Bay, Oregon
What began as a failing tide gate has become one of our most ambitious watershed restoration projects in Oregon. The project reconnects nearly 11 acres of historical floodplain at the confluence of two major river systems and creates critical habitat for young salmon. ... Read More
April 10, 2026
New THRIVE Initiative Seeks to Add Attainable Workforce Housing in Washington — and Beyond
In Raymond, Washington, where we’ve operated a lumber mill since the 1930s and owned timberland in the surrounding Willapa Hills for even longer, finding a home can be more of a challenge than buying one. ... Read More
March 16, 2026




