Rosboro - Growing Today. Building Tomorrow.®

We would not be a successful wood products company if we didn't respect the land that has supported us for so many years. We know that our company's success hinges on our responsibility to the land and the trees it produces, and we are committed to running our business in an enduring, sustainable manner.

Doing Our Part
One of the ways we are maintaining this commitment is by participating in the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), a set of principles that integrates the perpetual growing and harvesting of trees with the protection of wildlife, plants, soil and water quality. As an SFI participant, we are asked to conduct our business in a way that ensures the future of our nation's forests through environmentally responsible practices.

Some of the environmentally responsible activities include prompt reforestation, prudent use of forest chemicals, protection of special sites, enhancement of wildlife habitat and regular contributions to biodiversity. We also offer public education about sustainable forestry practices, water quality protection, wood-use improvements and minimizing the visual impact of harvesting.

Sustaining Timberland and Habitats
Today, timber harvesting is strictly regulated to preserve the environment. The Oregon Forest Practices Act was the first law of its kind in the nation and is still one of the strongest. Rosboro continues to exceed the forest management standards set by this law.

Rosboro replants harvested sites with sufficient numbers of seedlings to far exceed Forest Practice requirements. As these seedlings grow, we control competing vegetation, thin and fertilize them to stimulate growth. Many stands are commercially thinned approximately a decade prior to final harvest to further stimulate growth. Following final harvest the replanting process begins again.

Water quality is very important for all aspects of the environment. We protect streams at or above standards set by Oregon Forest Practice requirements.

We also provide habitat for bird populations by leaving standing "wildlife" trees within harvest units. Amphibians and rodents are provided habitat by leaving "downed woody" material within harvested units.