Perspectives
A blog dedicated to wood products and the people, communities, and forests that produce them.
Welcome to our blog, where diverse voices from throughout the company share stories about Hampton Lumber, the forest sector, and life in the Pacific Northwest. With Perspectives, we aim to shed light on what goes into producing building materials from some of the most sustainably managed forest resources on the planet.
Take ‘em or leave ‘em?
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Peter Hampton
The Role of Leave Trees in Actively Managed Private Timberlands We take pride in growing, harvesting, and manufacturing lumber responsibly throughout Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. As forest managers, we consider and plan for the trees we leave behind as well as those we harvest. In “wet-side” forests (those found west of the […]
Oregon’s North Coast Community Comes Together to Celebrate Forestry, Fishing, Farming and Future Stewards
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The community of Astoria, Oregon has been shaped by the abundant forests, rivers, and coastal waters that surround it. It was established in 1811 as a fur trading post and became the first American settlement west of the Rockies. Over time, Astoria and the surrounding area evolved into a natural resources hub, with industries like […]
The Science of Sawdust: Turning Waste into Renewable Energy
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Our sawmills produce much needed building materials for communities near and far, but did you know they can also produce renewable energy? Byproducts from the lumber making process (AKA residuals) like sawdust, wood chips, and bark can be repurposed as fuel for a variety of uses. What is Biomass Cogeneration? Biomass cogeneration is a process […]
Reforestation should be a priority for all forest managers
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Kristin Rassmussen
The cold, rainy days have returned, presenting optimal conditions for tree planting in the Pacific Northwest. This winter, Hampton will plant upwards of 6 million trees on the timberlands we manage in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. That’s roughly 3-4 seedlings for every tree we harvest for lumber. And we’re not alone—best management practices and […]
Northwest Timber: Where Grit Meets Science
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The Pacific Northwest has long been the epicenter of the American forestry and logging industry. Today, Oregon and Washington are the top-two softwood lumber producers in the nation, together accounting for 29 percent of the building materials produced in the U.S. The region’s expansive forests, dominated by towering Douglas fir and western hemlock, have provided […]
Students’ Art Transforms Hampton Lumber Wrap
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At Hampton Lumber, we believe in the power of community and the importance of celebrating the unique character of the places where we operate. That’s why, in 2022, we gave local high school students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and community pride through a lumber wrap design contest. We received around 100 submissions, each […]
