Forestry
Acres Of Opportunity
Rayonier is built upon our ability to grow and manage a healthy, abundant renewable resource: trees. We maximize yields on our more than 2.8 million acres of timberland thanks to our advanced silviculture practices, research, industry-leading tree genetics and the passion of our people deploying market driven precision silviculture.
Did you know?
Wood Makes it Possible
Did you know wood is in thousands of products we use every day? It's in the obvious places, like the frames of our houses, but it's also where you would least expect it, like tires in our cars and bicycles; LCD screens; and bath products like shampoo and toothpaste. Imagine how many conveniences wood makes possible in your life!
Learn more about Rayonier Forestry
As our slogan goes, Rayonier Forestry is so much More than trees! Come along with our foresters as they share how we manage our forests, protect wildlife and the environment, and plan for the future.
Rayonier’s 2023 summer college interns share what their experiences were like in forestry and non-forestry roles. Not every intern gets to present ideas to the senior leadership team of a publicly traded company—but at Rayonier, they do. Rayonier offers internships across our ownership in the United States for both forestry and non-forestry roles. We treat...
Climate smart forestry practices amplify the protective role the forest plays in the environment, providing a natural solution to combat climate change. Learn what climate smart forestry is about and see some of the climate smart strategies Rayonier is implementing across its ownership. Rayonier has been in the sustainable forestry business for almost 100 years—that’s...
For nearly 30 years, Phillip Smith has spent his career with Rayonier, rising from an entry-level forester to the leader of our entire Alabama team. He shares the story of his road to success as we spend a day in the life with this Rayonier leader. Phillip Smith thought Rayonier would be a quick stop...
Rayonier’s Director of Safety shares how she developed her passion for safety and the unconventional approach she takes to moving safety forward not just for Rayonier, but for our entire industry. When Tracie Gibbs was five years old, her dad introduced her to the thrill of professional racing and gave her the first glimpse of...
At every stage in the lifecycles of our trees, we take careful measures to ensure the sustainability of our forests and the wildlife, soils and water within them.