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.
On September 24, 2025, Port Blakely had the honor of seeing two scholarships awarded at Grays Harbor College’s annual Scholarship Social. The Chris Lunde Forest Resource Management Scholarship and the Port Blakely / Cascade Family Motorcycle Club Scholarship reflect our commitment to education, sustainability, and the next generation of forestry leaders.
Port Blakely announced its plan to appoint Mike Warjone as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. He will succeed René Ancinas, who will remain Board Chair. As a family-owned company, this transition continues Port Blakely’s legacy of family leadership, stewardship, and sustainability.
Christchurch, New Zealand — Port Blakely’s restoration efforts at the Robinson Kakahu Wetland were featured in a recent Environment Canterbury article (June 26, 2025), which features a $5,000 contribution from the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora (OTOP) Water Zone Committee. This funding will enhance the ongoing restoration of the 16-hectare inland wetland in the Geraldine region, a project that Port Blakely has been leading since 2020.
At Port Blakely, we’re constantly seeking new ways to make forestry safer, smarter, and more sustainable. That’s why we were excited to pilot an innovative technology in our Geraldine forests in New Zealand: heavy-lifting drones that can deliver seedling loads directly to planting crews working in steep, rugged terrain. Recently featured in the Timaru Herald, this pioneering work is the result of a collaboration between Port Blakely and ProVision Ltd., a South Canterbury-based company led by drone innovator Khan Adam.
This past spring, Port Blakely welcomed fifth-grade classes from Molalla Elementary School to our forest near Molalla as part of our Environmental Education Program. This experience was highlighted in the Molalla River School District Newsletter (June 2025). For the past five years, Port Blakely has hosted students from the Molalla River School District. These forest field trips provide hands-on lessons in forest ecology, the importance of trees, and the diverse wildlife that thrives in our working forests.
René Ancinas, Chairman and CEO of Port Blakely, was featured in the April 2025 edition of Family Business Magazine. The article offers a thoughtful look into René’s leadership journey, insights on sustaining a multigenerational family business, and the values that continue to guide Port Blakely’s mission.
