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Sierra Pacific Plants 300 Millionth Seedling

Sierra Pacific Industries reported the planting of its 300 millionth seedling on its timberlands this spring. “I wouldn’t have imagined 75 years ago when we started with no land and one very small sawmill that I would see the day we planted 300 million trees,” comments SPI founder Red Emmerson. “This is a legacy I am proud of and I am proud of our team that made this possible.” With more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon and Washington, responsible land management is a priority. Planting seedlings after a harvest or wildfire is a critical step to support the cycle of forest health, resilience, and growth. The planting of more than 300 million seedlings on Sierra Pacific’s timberlands is a testament to this commitment. This year alone, SPI planted 12.4 million seedlings on its lands. “This milestone represents the culmination of decades of hard work and dedication by our team,” adds SPI CEO Mark Emmerson. “It reflects our vision for a more sustainable future. We want to put back more than we take.” Additionally, Sierra Pacific has established a new conifer seedling nursery that will, at full capacity, grow 25 million seedlings per year. These seedlings will be planted on Sierra Pacific land, as well as state, federal and other private forestlands. Sierra Pacific’s integrated approach to forest management includes ongoing nurturing, careful management, and a seamless connection to its sawmills and products. This ensures that every tree planted supports the forest ecosystem, wildlife, clean water and air, while also providing a reliable source of logs for the sawmills and the sustainable products they manufacture.

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