As one of the Pacific Northwest’s oldest private timber companies, our US Forestry operations have helped shape the region’s forests for generations. We manage working lands in Washington and Oregon with a long-term perspective, balancing productivity with ecological resilience.
Certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) standard, our operations meet rigorous state forest practice laws and often go further. We participate in voluntary conservation agreements that protect fish, wildlife, and water quality.
In select forests, we extend harvest cycles by 25 to 50 percent beyond industry norms, producing premium timber while enhancing carbon storage and supporting more resilient, biologically diverse ecosystems. By aligning conservation goals with business needs, we’re growing healthier forests for the future.
Our commitment goes beyond the forest. Guided by an employee-led giving committee, we support education, local organizations, and community initiatives that reflect our values. In doing so, we help strengthen the places we call home and the communities connected to our forests.
A Seattle Times story highlights the partnerships helping improve wildlife connectivity across Washington and the important role working forests play in supporting healthy, connected landscapes.
Port Blakely hosted high school students from the Southwest Washington STEM Career Academy for a day of hands-on learning about sustainable forestry and careers in the industry. Students toured an active logging operation, practiced field forestry techniques and met with employees to explore career opportunities in natural resources.
Port Blakely visited Fairlie Primary School as part of the Wood is Good initiative, teaching students about sustainable forestry, wood products, and road safety around log trucks.
Port Blakely employees across New Zealand and the U.S. came together to recognize Pink Shirt Day, promoting kindness, inclusion, and standing up against bullying. Through wearing pink and supporting mental health and antibullying organizations, employees showed their commitment to creating a culture where everyone feels supported and included.
A recent Scoop article highlights Port Blakely’s New Zealand leadership transition. It recognizes Phil Taylor’s legacy and Andrew Cocking’s continued leadership and board appointment.
Volunteers and Port Blakely staff joined the Lewis Conservation District to plant 6,000 trees along Mill Creek near Adna, part of a multi-year effort to restore salmon habitat. The project will establish more than 20,000 native trees and shrubs to replace invasive grass, improve stream conditions, and support wildlife that helps create healthy salmon ecosystems.
