Weyerhaeuser Sells 3,000 Acres in Oregon for New Public Research Forest

Reuters
2025.09.02 21:57
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Weyerhaeuser Company has sold over 3,000 acres in Oregon to the Trust for Public Land, which transferred the property to Oregon State University. This initiative establishes the Tualatin Mountain Forest, focusing on conservation, education, and research. The project aims to support workforce development and inspire future forestry professionals, highlighting a decade-long collaboration among various stakeholders. The forest will also serve as a resource for local schools and community groups, including a mountain biking trail system.

Weyerhaeuser Company has announced the successful completion of a significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiative with the establishment of the Tualatin Mountain Forest in Multnomah County, Oregon. The company sold over 3,000 acres of land to the Trust for Public Land, which subsequently transferred the property to Oregon State University (OSU). This move aims to foster long-term collaboration between Weyerhaeuser and OSU, focusing on conservation, education, and research. The forest, which includes a popular mountain biking trail system, will serve as a working forest and a resource for local schools and community groups. The project highlights a decade-long effort involving multiple stakeholders and agencies, aligning legal, operational, and land use details to facilitate the sale. This initiative is expected to support workforce development and inspire future forestry professionals. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Weyerhaeuser Company published the original content used to generate this news brief on September 02, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here