More set-asides for the marbled murrelet in Washington: Impacts to communities and forest sector businesses
By Doug Cooper, Vice President of Resources Washington’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages 2.7 million acres of forest and pasture land to provide a continuous flow of revenue for public schools, universities, the Dept. of Corrections, and Social and Health Services. Revenue on these “trust lands” is generated through leases and timber harvests. Last […]
Another Great Year Draws to a Close
As 2019 comes to a close, optimism is running high at Hampton. On the sales side, we’ve had a lot of inquiries and potential lumber orders from customers for next spring. In addition, we’ve just entered into an exciting new sales agreement with green veneer and peeler core producer, Ironwood, LLC. Our sawmill family also […]
Linn County Timber Lawsuit: A Long-Overdue Conversation
There are 29.7 million acres of forestland in Oregon, which cover half of the state’s land base. Most forestland is owned by the federal government, however, for the past 80 years the State of Oregon has managed 2.4 percent of Oregon’s forestland on behalf of 15 counties and their taxing districts, distributing most of the […]
Losing the Oregon Way: Cap and Trade and the Growing Rural-Urban Divide
Last Wednesday, roughly 300 men and women from rural Oregon missed a day’s work to travel to the Oregon Capitol to make their voices heard. Loggers, truck drivers and their families showed up to peacefully protest pending cap and trade legislation. Since then, many have returned to Salem each day to continue the protest. These […]
Hampton Partners with Clatsop Community College to Support Trucking Community
By Jed Arnold, Community Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator One of the most consistent topics of conversation that comes up when I speak with other community members on Oregon’s North Coast is the rising cost of living here (particularly housing costs) and a lack of steady, family-wage employment. Working in the forest sector, however, I know […]
Now is the time to stand up
Tillamook County is widely favored by outdoor enthusiasts for its natural beauty and wide assortment of recreational activities. Our rural community thrives off farming, forest management, recreation, and tourism. Without proper balance our community and the economic attainment that we have made would be crushed. I know this because the family I come from, and […]
Our fundamental connection to shelter
Mark PorterPresident, Hampton Lumber Sales Hampton Lumber manufactures and distributes lumber and building materials throughout North America. Recognizing that our company has a fundamental connection with providing shelter, we do not need to look further than our own community. Here in the Pacific Northwest we are challenged by a lack of affordable housing in both […]
Hampton Vineyard Ownership – Cheers to a Grape New Endeavor!
By David Hampton, Co-Owner Since my grandfather started the business in 1942, wood products have been our sole purpose and passion. At its core, Hampton is and always will be a sawmilling and lumber sales company that supplies wood products around the globe. We grow trees efficiently and sustainably in the Pacific Northwest to produce […]
2018 in Review – A Year of Ups and Downturns
From the start, 2018 was full of promise. The year began with a fantastic lumber market—one of the best we’ve seen in years. Our sales team hustled to move product all over the world and established a number of new partnerships with vendors and suppliers. When markets are good we invest back into our infrastructure […]
Hampton and the Arts
Perhaps “Arts Advocate” isn’t the picture you’d paint for a lumber company, but that’s exactly what we are here at Hampton. We believe that by investing in art-related programs and initiatives, we’re helping to create more vibrant communities and a stronger, more creative workforce. Our commitment to the arts began with John and Carol Hampton. […]
