Quick Facts about Rosboro Forest Management

• For every tree harvested, we replant five seedlings
• As our trees grow, we fertilize them, control competing vegetation and thin to stimulate growth
• We use selective cutting after 25 and 40 years
• Our lands use 100-foot buffer strips of live trees to protect streams and fish habitat
• To encourage bird and wildlife populations, we leave standing snags for nesting and downed trees for habitat
• Using state-of-the-art geographical information system (GIS), sophisticated mapping and analysis software, and other technology, we have access to strategic information to make informed decisions regarding management of our lands
• We educate the public about the practice of sustainable forestry

Environmental Stewardship

Eyes on the Future

More than just an ideological stance, Rosboro's commitment to responsibly managed forestlands is a practical business philosophy. Through our decades of experience, we have gained true respect for the land that supports us and a deep understanding of the relationship between sustainable forestry, the health of the environment, and Rosboro's long-term success as a company.

How does Rosboro enhance sequestering carbon?

Rosboro utilizes 100% of every log it harvests for the production of primary or secondary products. The parts of the log that don’t go into lumber, plywood, or glulam are used for paper, particle board, medium density fiberboard, and bio-fuel for home and industrial use.

Oregon Forest Practices Act

Among the established regulations to utilize natural environments, the Oregon Forest Practices Act (OFPA) was the first, and still one of the strongest, national laws. Rosboro is proud to report that we have consistently exceeded the high standards of this legislation. In conjunction with tree harvesting, Rosboro replants seedlings in numbers that surpass the requirements of OFPA. As these new trees grow, we continue to control competing vegetation until the young conifers are well on their way to maintaining a record of reforestation that approaches 100 percent.

Also considered is the protection of water resources and wildlife habitats. Rosboro's harvest operations stay clear of stream sides where large trees provide shade and shelter for fragile riparian areas. Down logs and green trees are left within our harvested acres to allow for nesting sites and forest structures.

Rosboro is eager to follow, and exceed, these standards and best practices because they further strengthen our commitment to protecting the natural environments upon which we all rely.