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Guest Column: Who will protect all the values of our forests?

Guest Column: Who will protect all the values of our forests?

Daily Astorian, 12/29/22 – In mid-November, the Oregon Board of Forestry met in Seaside to discuss, among other things, a new 70-year plan for state forests. At the meeting, environmental interest groups led petitions to support the plan regardless of the impacts to rural Oregon. Their solution to the ensuing drop in revenue? Decouple state […] Read More

OSU researcher helps UN develop sustainable forest products recommendations

OSU researcher helps UN develop sustainable forest products recommendations

Oregon State University, 12/27/22 – “Three-quarters of current total material demand is met through non-renewable natural re- sources,” the authors note. “Changing unsustainable consumption patterns is necessary to avert a climate catastrophe. Transitioning to a forest-based circular bioeconomy can be a significant step in that direction.” Read More

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Hampton Lumber Announces $1,000,000 Donation to Barbara Roberts CTE Center

Hampton Lumber Announces $1,000,000 Donation to Barbara Roberts CTE Center

New Facility Would Greatly Expand Career and Technical Education Opportunities for Rural Students March 18, 2024: Portland, OR – Today, Hampton Lumber announced a $1 million donation to the Sheridan School District to assist in development of the Barbara Roberts Career Technical (CTE) Center in Sheridan, OR. The planned 24,000 square-foot facility will offer hands-on […] Read More

Hampton Lumber Announces Closure of Sawmill in Banks, OR

Hampton Lumber Announces Closure of Sawmill in Banks, OR

Portland, OR – January 9, 2024 Hampton Lumber today announced the indefinite closure of its sawmill in Banks, Oregon, where operations have been curtailed since October.    “We are well aware of the detrimental impact a mill closure has on employees, their families, and the surrounding community,” said Hampton CEO, Randy Schillinger. “I want to thank […] Read More