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Oregon Forests - A Green Guarantee
Long Term Sustainability of Log Supply for Herbert Lumber
Herbert Lumber Company operates its facility on a "purchase log basis". Our
raw material base is the forests of western Oregon. The ownership of these
forests is primarily public (sixty percent) and the remainder private.
The land supplying logs to our Riddle operation is managed on a sustained
yeild basis. This land base is growing more wood fiber than is being
harvested. The nonfederal land growth exceeds harvest by over eleven
percent. On federal lands growth exceeds harvest by over five hundred and
fifty percent. Combined growth on all lands exceeds harvest by over one
one hundred and eighty percent. Sustainable harvest is a reality in Oregon.
All forestland operations in Oregon are governed by a very strict set of
both federal and state guidelines. Oregon's Forest Practices Act is the
first of its kind in the country. These guidelines are science based and
include protection for wildlife, water quality, public safety, and scenic
values. A fundamental part of the Oregon Forest practices act is a
requirement for successful reforestation of native species.
Oregon will never grow out of trees nor will it ever loose the many values
that they provide.
Paul H. Beck
Timber Manager
Herbert Lumber Company
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