You hear a lot these days about the importance of protecting the environment. At C&D Lumber, our belief is simple: everyone benefits from healthy forests and environment. That's why we do everything in our power to sustain the health of our natural resources as we produce our top-quality wood products. We practice scientifically sound and efficient forest management techniques that provide habitat for wildlife and aquatic life, and maintain forest tree species, soil, air and water resources. These practices ensure the continuous growth and harvesting of forest trees for the benefit of future generations of Oregonians.

Oregon Forest Practices Act
The "Oregon Forest Practices Act" (OFPA) assures that timber is cut following strict laws that protect air, water, fish, wildlife, as well as Oregon's citizens. In fact, the OFPA contains some of the most comprehensive forest protection regulations in the country. The broad categories covered in the OFPA include: planning and conducting forest harvesting operations and reforestation, road construction and maintenance, protection of fish and wildlife, and use of chemicals. At C&D Lumber, we meet and exceed the guidelines of the OFPA.

Oregon Department of Forestry
Landowners planning commercial forest operations must submit a written plan to the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) prior to operation. The ODF verifies that these plans meet or exceeds the OFPA, and then issues a "Notification of Operation Number" to the operator. This number allows the ODF to track all operations, and ensures that all reforestation requirements have been met. To guarantee that our timber suppliers meet or exceed these strict guidelines, we require proof of their Notification of Operation Number.

No Wood Goes to Waste
At C&D, we believe we have a responsibility to be as efficient as possible with the timber we harvest. To do this, we utilize every part of the log, leaving no waste. The bark removed from a log is used for landscaping bark or mulch, the wood chips are used to make paper products, and the sawdust and planer shavings are sold to make pressed board products.