Forests are one of Oregon’s most abundant natural resources. Douglas fir forests, which are native to the Pacific Northwest, offer significant carbon storage potential and produce some of the most desirable wood for engineered lumber due to its strength and visual appearance.

Mass timber is a valuable industry in rural communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. New facilities that embrace new technology in advanced wood production, such as D.R. Johnson in Riddle (pictured above) and Freres Lumber Co. in Lyons, promote growth in economically challenged areas and help to stimulate local economies.

District Office, a 6-story CLT office building, uses 73,300 cubic feet of wood which results in 1,866 metric tons of carbon stored. This amount of wood is regrown in Oregon timberland every twenty minutes.


Timber keeps the region’s heritage of craft alive. Inspired by traditional Japanese carpentry, local artisans used fine woodworking methods at the Portland Japanese Garden Cultural Crossing.