Sierra Pacific Industries hits planting milestone
Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) has officially planted 300 million seedlings on its timberlands.
According to the company, this milestone reflects its commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring the vitality of forests for future generations. “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," said SPI founder Red Emmerson. “This is a legacy I am proud of, and I am proud of our team that made this possible.”
With over 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon and Washington, responsible land management is a key priority for SPI. Planting seedlings after a harvest or wildfire is a crucial step to support the cycle of forest health, resilience and growth.
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,” said 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, per the company. These seedlings will be planted on Sierra Pacific land, as well as state, federal and other private forestlands.
