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May every acre fulfill its intended promise.
Conservation and sustainable forestry
are the past, present and future of Rayonier.
When your future depends on healthy forests, environmental stewardship is our business. Rayonier views each acre of forestland as holding the promise of a valuable purpose. We invest in practices that promote the conservation
of this land and its resources. We continually assess the promise of our properties and join with conservation experts
to protect land with visual, historic, geologic, recreational, silvicultural and wildlife significance. Rayonier has been practicing this conservation land ethic for more than 80 years.
The Ongoing Practice of Sustainable Forestry
With More than a Billion Trees Planted, Our Commitment to Sustainability Is All Around Us.
The diverse promises of forestland complement each other. Like many good things,
sustainable forestry really comes down to finding balance. Rayonier’s sustainability
practices have made us a leader in protecting and renewing the environment. The Murff Tract
is Fulfilling Its Promise.
We meet or exceed the high standards of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI), which are certified by third-party audits conducted periodically across a broad sampling of our lands. In 2008, Audubon of Florida singled out our real estate subsidiary with
the Sustainable Forestry Award for significant environmental achievements. Throughout
our holdings in the United States and New Zealand, we work to:
• Ensure prompt reforestation
• Protect water and air quality
• Protect wildlife habitat
Murff Tract
14,000 acres in Southeast Georgia
Conservation for Rare
Inland Maritime Hammocks
More than 100 rare plants and animals
inhabit Georgia’s lower Altamaha River
watershed, which is identified as the
Altamaha Bioreserve by The Nature
Conservancy. The addition of the 14,000-acre
Murff Tract was an integral transaction benefitting the Altamaha
River corridor, itself one of the highest conservation priorities
in Georgia’s Wildlife Action Plan. As the largest, most ecologically
intact, and as an important acquisition for the corridor, the tract
protects at least 17 endangered, threatened or special concern
species. The rare inland maritime hammocks, among only
a few in the U.S., host a unique variety of plant species rarely found
in the Southeast. The Murff Tract is also home to the swallow-tailed
kite, considered a rare species in the state.
The abundant hardwood diversity benefits flora and fauna.
Protection of Precious Plant Resources
Nurturing Plant Life Contributes to Habitats, Natural Resources
and Environmental Beauty.
The promise of the land is difficult to achieve without consideration of the native plants
Barr Hammock is Fulfilling Its Promise.
and trees that call these areas home. From the water lily to the towering cypress tree,
plant life plays a critical role in the maintenance and vitality of natural resources and
wildlife. Beyond the scientific rationale for protecting plant life, we appreciate their
contributions to the aesthetics of our natural landscapes. Through our numerous
partnerships, we have worked to safeguard vegetation and trees by helping create
conservation corridors and properties in environmentally significant areas throughout
the country—including thriving salt marshes, forests and swamps.
Barr Hammock
2,300 acres in North Central Florida
A Fertile Garden for the Rare Lady’s Slipper Plant
The spirit of Old Florida lives in Barr
Hammock, a land bridge linking past and
present. A sense of the ancient travelers
who made their way from the Gulf of Mexico
to the small town of Micanopy can still be felt if you wait quietly
among the trees. The rich heritage and splendor was recognized
as too magnificent not to be shared. As a result, Rayonier,
The Nature Conservancy, Alachua County and local citizens
came together to ensure the hammock and its wonders can
be enjoyed by all. In an area prized by conservationists,
the Barr Hammock transaction connected portions of the
Payne’s Prairie ecosystem that are treasured for their
fresh-water marshes, are home to many plant species
and are ideal for birdwatching.
In environments such as Barr Hammock, plant life is preserved
in one of the largest wetlands in the area.
Appreciating All of the World’s Creatures
Through Habitat Protection
We All Benefit from Sharing Nature’s Riches.
The promise of the land is fulfilled in meeting the simplest of needs—a safe nesting
Pinhook Swamp is Fulfilling Its Promise.
place for an owl or a clean pond for ducks and fish. Mindful that grandeur and fragility
go hand-in-hand in nature, Rayonier protects animal life through habitat conservation.
Two large-scale efforts that earned SFI special commendations include a project to
locate and identify threatened and endangered species habitats in our forestlands in the
Southeastern United States and actions that preserved key habitats for the spotted owl
and the marbled murrelet across a 66,000-acre tract in the Pacific Northwest.
Pinhook Swamp
60,000 acres in Northeast Florida
A Safe Haven
for the Black Bear
It was the missing puzzle piece in a
corridor that links Florida’s Osceola
National Forest to the south and the
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to the north. For Rayonier,
the Pinhook Swamp transaction was an opportunity to be part of
history by partnering with the Florida Department of Enviromental
Protection, the Florida Division of Forestry, the St. Johns River
Water Management District, John M. Bethea State Forest, and the
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to complete one of the largest
protected areas east of the Mississippi. Pinhook Swamp, which is
in various stages of natural regeneration following a series of forest
fires, serves a dual purpose. It helps protect the area’s water
resources while hosting an ecosystem that is important to
the black bear and many wetland-dependent species.
Pinhook Swamp is a critical habitat for the threatened black bear.
A Dedication to Conserving
Nature’s Playgrounds
Through Strong Partnerships, We Can Conserve Recreational Sites.
Hunting, sport fishing, nature hikes and campouts are only a few of the ways forestlands
Adirondack Park is Fulfilling Its Promise.
can promise a much-needed escape from a fast-paced, technology-driven modern life.
Wherever possible, Rayonier seeks to preserve the beauty of our holdings and expand
recreational opportunities for the public. Through partnerships with local and
national conservation organizations, we can shelter natural spaces and provide
unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment—in some cases while still utilizing
the land for sustainable forestry.
Adirondack Park
50,000 acres in Northern New York
A Versatile Recreation Destination
With opportunities for fishing,
cross-country skiing and hiking,
New York state’s Adirondack Park is a haven
for outdoor enthusiasts. When Rayonier
partnered with the Trust for Public Land and the state of New York
to permanently protect more than 50,000 acres in this sprawling
park, it provided even more access to the land’s diverse range of
activities. The easement, in which Rayonier retains ownership of the
land, permanently shelters and provides public access to many areas,
including more than 26 miles of portions of the Grasse River—
perfect for fishing and kayaking—and 90 miles of trails. The land
will also remain a source of high-quality timber through sustainable
forestry, which, combined with increased recreation, will continue to benefit the local economy.
Adirondack Park is an ideal spot for year-round recreation
and numerous outdoor activities.
Working to Manage Critical Ecosystems
Being Mindful of Even the Smallest Ecosystem Can Benefit Us All.
The most basic, yet valuable, promise of a natural space is a thriving ecosystem.
Matanzas State Forest is Fulfilling Its Promise.
The ecosystem can be as small as a puddle or as large as the earth. All ecosystems
are interconnected, making respect for their components important to every living
creature. At all levels of Rayonier, respect for these sensitive networks drives
important decisions. We take into account the geology, hydrology, and plant
and animal life to help ensure an area’s ecological vitality.
Matanzas State Forest
16,000 acres in Northeast Florida
A Nesting Place for a National Symbol
No other landowner has put more Florida land
into conservation than Rayonier. In addition
to tripling the size of Faver-Dykes State Park,
our efforts created the Matanzas State
Forest in 2003 and completed an important wildlife conservation
corridor through coastal Northeast Florida. Purchased through
the Florida Forever program, this transaction preserved the
last undisturbed salt marsh within the Guana Tolomato Matanzas
National Estuarine Research Reserve in St. Johns and
Flagler counties. Designated an important birding area
by The Audubon Society, it offers recreational and research
opportunities in a rare and beautifully preserved setting.
Matanzas State Forest is home to numerous bird species, including the majestic bald eagle and the wood stork.
Doing the Right Thing For Our Environment
is Also the Right Thing for Our Business
As one of America’s largest forestland owners, Rayonier’s viability depends on healthy
forests and careful stewardship of resources. Through a leading role in conservation, we
can create value from the ground up for customers, communities and our shareholders.
By being a good environmental citizen, we also strive to set an example of the positive
The Hoh River is Fulfilling Its Promise.
impact a company can have in the world.
For more than 80 years, we have maintained this strong conservation ethic by emphasizing
careful, continual improvement of our holdings and an ongoing effort to identify forestland
of ecological and archeological importance. Ambitious SFI programs help ensure that for
every tree we harvest, two are planted. From Florida to Washington state to New Zealand,
Rayonier works to improve water and air quality, to protect habitat, to create recreational
opportunities, and to conserve nature’s beautiful surroundings.
The Hoh River
4,500 acres in Northwest Washington
A Scenic Stretch of Riparian Protection
At the west end of Washington
State’s Olympic Peninsula is
the Hoh River. Known as one of the nation’s last great American rivers, the glacier-fed
waterway is hugged by a picturesque coastline of lush forests
and vegetation. The river, which is home to several endangered
or threatened species, including northern spotted owls
and bull trout, is critical habitat for Pacific chinook salmon.
With the sale of Rayonier’s 4,500 acres of this rich landscape,
the preservation of a previously unprotected river was launched.
Today, it remains a recreational destination, appreciated
Photo by Keith Lazelle
for its beauty and cultural significance—the rivers are central
to the history and identity of the Native American Hoh Tribe.
Numerous rare and endangered species, such as the marbled murrelet and
the steelhead trout, will benefit from the protection of the Hoh River’s coastline.
Rayonier
1301 Riverplace Blvd., Ste. 2300
Jacksonville, FL 32207
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