timberlands

Dam Removal in Virginia Supports Endangered Mussels and Other Aquatic Species

Nearly 200 years ago in northern Virginia, a six-foot-tall dam was erected on Rock Island Creek, a tributary of the James River. The dam, made of stone and concrete, spanned 55 feet and was built to power a sawmill and grist mill. ... Read More
August 13, 2024

A Remarkable Journey Illustrates Our Maine Team’s Commitment to Bird Research and Conservation

When a little bird made its way from our timberlands in Maine to our timberlands in North Carolina a few years ago, our wildlife biologists were so captivated by this particular American woodcock (Scolopax minor) they named him Snoopy. ... Read More
July 25, 2024

Cool Kids Compete at Cool Springs: North Carolina Envirothon Challenges Young Students to Show Off Their Environmental Know-How

Earlier this spring, 380 middle and high school students convened at our Cool Springs Environmental Education Center just outside New Bern, North Carolina, for the 25th annual North Carolina Coastal Envirothon, a competition testing their knowledge in natural resources and ecology. ... Read More
July 3, 2024

Matt Hane Spots Spotted Owls and Other Endangered Species

When our Eugene, Oregon, Giving Fund Advisory Committee told Matt Hane it was considering a $14,200 grant to support youth education at the Cascades Raptor Center, he enthusiastically endorsed the nonprofit. ... Read More
June 18, 2024

Laura Ramirez Brings Impressive Tree Expertise to Weyerhaeuser's Quantitative Systems & Inventory Team

Life in blustery Chicago, Illinois, is pretty different from the mild tropical weather Laura Ramirez grew up with in Medellín, Colombia. But she’s not complaining — she loves it. “The seasons don’t really change in Colombia, so experiencing all the shifts in the weather has been really interesting!” Laura says. “It feels like I live in four different cities at once, and the passage of time is more pronounced.” ... Read More
May 30, 2024