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Capturing the Civic Pride of Kenora, Ontario
Perched on the shores of the vast Lake of the Woods, the town of Kenora is a popular summer destination. Thanks to the lake’s islands, channels and miles of shoreline with beaches, coves and inlets, Kenora is a paradise for freshwater fishing and outdoor recreation. ... Read More
July 30, 2025
Gentry Hassell Is Fired Up About Fire Safety
Fire safety in a sawmill requires a lot of special equipment, from intricate systems of pipes and hoses to high-tech sensors. But even more important are the dedicated employees such as Gentry Hassell who keep it all in working order. ... Read More
July 15, 2025
Capturing the Spirit of Plymouth, North Carolina, at the Black Bear Festival
Every June, the town of Plymouth, North Carolina, holds a Black Bear Festival in honor of the region’s famous tree-climbing residents. The picturesque town of 3,000 swells to 30,000 for a weekend of fun and family events — from river tubing and pontoon boat tours to a classic car show, live music, timber sports and hot air balloon rides. ... Read More
July 2, 2025
Our Mima Nursery in Washington State Hits a Massive Milestone
In 1967, Weyerhaeuser purchased a 67-acre property just outside Olympia, Washington, which has become our Mima nursery. This March, Travis Keatley, senior vice president of Timberlands, had the honor of planting the nursery’s 1,000,000,000th seedling. ... Read More
June 10, 2025
Building on Our History and Legacy of Supporting Wildland Firefighting Efforts
In the summer of 1902, hot, dry weather turned forests in the Pacific Northwest into tinderboxes. Wildfire raced across southwest Washington; whipped by high winds, the flames spread for miles, burning through forests in Clark, Cowlitz and Skamania counties. ... Read More
May 28, 2025