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How Modern Remote Sensing Is Transforming The Future of Forestry

Modern remote sensing technology is transforming how forests are grown, managed and sold in the timber industry.

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What Does a Director of Public Affairs Do in Forestry?

Public affairs isn’t exclusive to the forestry industry, but understanding forestry is essential to the role at Rayonier. Shawn DeRome shares how her background in forestry and passion for advocacy led to her position as our Eastern Director of Public Affairs.

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What does a GIS Analyst do in Forestry?

Explore how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysts play a vital role in modern forestry, supporting sustainable management and decision-making through advanced mapping and data analysis.

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How Salal is Responsibly Harvested from Working Forests to Florists

Salal is a key ingredient in bouquets, wreaths and floral displays worldwide. Rayonier and its salal customers work to responsibly source and harvest the popular shrub sold and used in the floral industry.

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A Guide to Mass Timber Construction: The Future of Sustainable Architecture and The Role of Forestry

Mass timber, a renewable, durable, environmentally friendly building material, is changing the building industry for the better. In this article, we take a deeper look at the environmental, economic and human benefits of mass timber and highlight some mass timber success stories.

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Forester Retiree Recalls Half-Century of Forestry Experience

After more than 47 years at Rayonier, Bob McDonald reflects on how he has seen the industry transform and the unique experiences that built his career.

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How Fire Crews Unite to Battle Historic Wildfires in the Southwest U.S.

In the face of an unprecedented historic wildfire season, Rayonier’s fire crews united across state lines to fight wildfires in the Southwest U.S. Their courageous efforts underscored the critical importance of preparedness, leadership and teamwork. They share their frontline experience and how it enhances our ongoing forest management efforts in safeguarding our forests and communities...

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How is Plywood Made? A Veneer Mill Tour

Take a video tour of a veneer mill to see the step-by-step process involved in making the thin sheets of wood required to make plywood.

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Exploring Careers in Forestry: What Does a Timber Marketing Manager Do?

As the forest products market goes through its ups and downs, Rayonier’s timber marketing managers bring stability to the company by ensuring healthy sales regardless of changes in the economic environment.

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What Is the Florida Forestry Teachers’ Tour? Inside the Experience

The Florida Forestry Teachers’ Tour is an intense, immersive experience that allows teachers to witness the work of professionals across many aspects of the forestry industry.

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Climate Smart Forestry: Is Forest Management a Climate and Carbon Solution?

Climate smart forestry practices amplify the protective role the forest plays in the environment, providing a natural solution to combat climate change. Learn what climate smart forestry is about and see some of the climate smart strategies Rayonier is implementing across its ownership.

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A Day in the Life of a Forestry Leader: Phillip Smith (Alabama, USA)

For nearly 30 years, Phillip Smith has spent his career with Rayonier, rising from an entry-level forester to the leader of our entire Alabama team. He shares the story of his road to success as we spend a day in the life with this Rayonier leader. Phillip Smith thought Rayonier would be a quick stop...

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How Forestry Companies Prove They’re Sustainable

Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at a sustainable forestry certification audit with third-party auditor Richard Boitnott, who has been doing Sustainable Forestry Initiative® audits for 22 years.

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HR specialist opens doors to more diversity in forestry

Ebony Presha’s role is focused on creating greater forestry career awareness and expanding diversity at Rayonier.

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What does a Forest Biometrician do?

Rayonier Research Biometrician Stephanie Patton explains what a Forest Biometrician does and what it takes to become one.

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Scientists Bring Deep Knowledge to Forest Management

The in-house research team not only stays on top of the latest research, but conducts research projects of their own to address challenges in our forests.

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What does a logger do?

We look at several different types of logging careers and examing what it takes to get into a logging career.

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A Day in the Life of a Forester, Spotlight: Wes Yeomans (Georgia, USA)

What do foresters do on a daily basis? Spend a day with Rayonier Resource Land Manager Wes Yeomans!

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Why Pollinators Thrive in Working Forests

Pollinators like bees and butterflies are attracted to working forests, where cleared or newly-planted areas have plenty of pollen to browse. Our beekeeper video and all images in this story were captured in Rayonier forests.

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How Foresters Protect Bald Eagles

A forester’s work goes far beyond trees. They are also trained to recognize, preserve and protect vulnerable species. Rayonier employees explain how protecting the nests of bald eagles is another aspect of sustainable forestry.

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