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 2.7 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.
After more than 47 years at Rayonier, Bob McDonald reflects on how he has seen the industry transform and the unique experiences that built his career. Entering the forestry workforce at Rayonier almost a half-century ago, Bob McDonald remembers a time when paper maps and compasses were the best way to navigate jobs in the...
In the face of an unprecedented historic wildfire season, Rayonier’s fire crews united across state lines to fight wildfires in the Southwest U.S. Their courageous efforts underscored the critical importance of preparedness, leadership and teamwork. They share their frontline experience and how it enhances our ongoing forest management efforts in safeguarding our forests and communities...
Rayonier purchased its first forest property in Nassau County, Florida, in the late 1930s. Since then, it has had a strong presence in the county. Company leaders reflect on our past and future in Nassau County. WILDLIGHT, Fla.—Ever since Rayonier bought its first forest property in Nassau County, Florida, in the 1930s, our stories have...
Take a video tour of a veneer mill to see the step-by-step process involved in making the thin sheets of wood required to make plywood. ABERDEEN, Wa.— Plywood is crucial in construction, but have you ever wondered how plywood is made? In this article, we explore how trees are transformed during the plywood-making process at...
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.