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Stories about Sustainable Forestry, the Role of Land Resources in Our Lives, and the People Behind Rayonier

The company is supporting the nation’s effort to boost energy independence by leasing land for solar projects in optimal locations.
Modern remote sensing technology is transforming how forests are grown, managed and sold in the timber industry.
Public affairs isn’t exclusive to the forestry industry, but understanding forestry is essential to the role at Rayonier. Shawn DeRome shares how her background in forestry and passion for advocacy led to her position as our Eastern Director of Public Affairs.
Explore how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysts play a vital role in modern forestry, supporting sustainable management and decision-making through advanced mapping and data analysis.
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What is Sustainable Forestry?

We take a detailed look at what "sustainable forestry" means, the standards that have to be met in order to be considered sustainable in forestry, and the impact of sustainable forestry practices on the environment.
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How Rayonier’s Foresters Protect Bald Eagles

A forester’s work goes far beyond trees. They are also trained to recognize, preserve and protect vulnerable species. Rayonier employees explain how protecting the nests of bald eagles is another aspect of sustainable forestry.
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How Trees Become Lumber

Follow the journey as a group of trees from a Rayonier forest become 2x4 and 2x6 boards at a West Fraser sawmill. Lumber is primarily used to build new houses and in repair and remodeling projects.
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Rayonier Foresters Plant Millions of Trees Every Year

Rayonier foresters spend more time planting trees than they do harvesting them. We look at the extensive planning and location-specific methods we use for planting trees in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, the U.S. South and New Zealand.
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Forestry

How Modern Remote Sensing Is Transforming The Future of Forestry

Modern remote sensing technology is transforming how forests are grown, managed and sold in the timber industry.

What Does a Director of Public Affairs Do in Forestry?

Public affairs isn’t exclusive to the forestry industry, but understanding forestry is essential to the role at Rayonier. Shawn DeRome shares how her background in forestry and passion for advocacy led to her position as our Eastern Director of Public Affairs.

What does a GIS Analyst do in Forestry?

Explore how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysts play a vital role in modern forestry, supporting sustainable management and decision-making through advanced mapping and data analysis.

How Salal is Responsibly Harvested from Rayonier Forests to Florists

Salal is a key ingredient in bouquets, wreaths and floral displays worldwide. Rayonier and its salal customers work to responsibly source and harvest the popular shrub sold and used in the floral industry.

In the Community

Rayonier in Nassau: Our Home for 87 Years and Counting

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.

Rayonier Support Employees Plant 4000 Trees at Planting Day

The support employees, who do not work in the field, got to experience what it’s like to plant a forest of baby trees under the watchful eye of our foresters at this team-building event.

Safety Stars: Recognizing Our Contractors’ Commitment to Safety

Introducing three contractors who have stood out to Rayonier employees for their efforts to make their working conditions as safe as possible.

Rayonier Safety Team Trains 100s of Loggers and Contractors

The team traveled to 8 states for sessions geared toward helping logging companies set up their own OSHA Safety programs.
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Meet Rayonier

What Does a Director of Public Affairs Do in Forestry?

Public affairs isn’t exclusive to the forestry industry, but understanding forestry is essential to the role at Rayonier. Shawn DeRome shares how her background in forestry and passion for advocacy led to her position as our Eastern Director of Public Affairs.

What does a GIS Analyst do in Forestry?

Explore how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysts play a vital role in modern forestry, supporting sustainable management and decision-making through advanced mapping and data analysis.

Rayonier Retiree Recalls Half-Century of Forestry Experience

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.

Rayonier in Nassau: Our Home for 87 Years and Counting

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.

Our Businesses

Solar Powers a Sustainable Energy Future on Rayonier Land

The company is supporting the nation’s effort to boost energy independence by leasing land for solar projects in optimal locations.

How Salal is Responsibly Harvested from Rayonier Forests to Florists

Salal is a key ingredient in bouquets, wreaths and floral displays worldwide. Rayonier and its salal customers work to responsibly source and harvest the popular shrub sold and used in the floral industry.

Deck the Halls with Rayonier Boughs

Evergreen species native to Rayonier’s Pacific Northwest forests produce high-quality and high-value branches for the holiday decor industry.

What are Land-Based Solutions?

The term “land-based solutions” refers to land uses that address the environmental needs of the world. In this summary, we examine land-based solutions Rayonier is positioned to provide that could have a significant positive impact on the world.

Safety As A Way of Life

Rayonier’s Fire Crews Unite to Battle Historic Wildfires in the Southwest U.S.

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...

Tracie Gibbs Brings New Perspective to Forestry Safety

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.

Safety Stars: Recognizing Our Contractors’ Commitment to Safety

Introducing three contractors who have stood out to Rayonier employees for their efforts to make their working conditions as safe as possible.

Rayonier Safety Team Trains 100s of Loggers and Contractors

The team traveled to 8 states for sessions geared toward helping logging companies set up their own OSHA Safety programs.

Sustainability

Solar Powers a Sustainable Energy Future on Rayonier Land

The company is supporting the nation’s effort to boost energy independence by leasing land for solar projects in optimal locations.

A Guide to Mass Timber Construction: The Future of Sustainable Architecture and The Role of Forestry

Mass timber, a renewable, durable, environmentally friendly building material, is changing the building industry for the better. In this article, we take a deeper look at the environmental, economic and human benefits of mass timber and highlight some mass timber success stories.

What are Land-Based Solutions?

The term “land-based solutions” refers to land uses that address the environmental needs of the world. In this summary, we examine land-based solutions Rayonier is positioned to provide that could have a significant positive impact on the world.

How is Plywood Made? A Veneer Mill Tour

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.

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How Trees Become Lumber

Follow the journey as a group of trees from a Rayonier forest become 2x4 and 2x6 boards at a West Fraser sawmill. Lumber is primarily used to build new houses and in repair and remodeling projects.

HR specialist opens doors to more diversity in forestry

Ebony Presha’s role is focused on creating greater forestry career awareness and expanding diversity at Rayonier.

How Forestry Companies Prove They’re Sustainable

Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at a sustainable forestry certification audit with third-party auditor Richard Boitnott, who has been doing Sustainable Forestry Initiative® audits for 22 years.

What is Sustainable Forestry?

We take a detailed look at what "sustainable forestry" means, the standards that have to be met in order to be considered sustainable in forestry, and the impact of sustainable forestry practices on the environment.