In The News

Forest Reserve properties have been celebrated in the news as unique Washington state real estate and Oregon real estate. Combining homes and land in a land development geared toward forestation appeals to many. Whether you're interested in sustainable forestry and forest management, starting a tree farm, retirement communities or real estate investments, these communities offer something for almost everyone.

Read what newspapers and other media are saying about our Forest Reserve Communities:

The Daily News (Longview)

Lots selling well at Headquarters Road tract– August 9, 2009
"…Skyline Ridge Forest Reserve offers wooded back yards, community parks and a spectacular view of the Cowlitz River valley from the hills southeast of Castle Rock."
Weyerhaeuser Finds Real Estate more Profitable than Growing Timber– September 25, 2007
"Homesite 22 practically sells itself. The view from the Douglas-fir covered tract offers sweeping views of the Cowlitz River, which meanders two miles to the west of this ridge off Headquarters Road."

The Daily World (Aberdeen)

A Forest For Your Own?– July 13, 2007
"If you've always wanted to live or work in the woods, Weyerhaeuser has an opportunity for you…"

The Herald (Everett)

Landscaping Provided– May 23, 2004
"Imagine your own little piece of the woods. Weyerhaeuser's McKenna Forest Reserve is perfect for those who want to own a campsite or build a home in their own 20-acre forest."

KOMO 4 News

Weyerhaeuser to Experiment with "In-Forest" Living– November 19, 2004
"This is beautiful, this is beautiful. The forest reserve promotes a lifestyle. We've got a network of trails that people can walk, ride their bikes, mountain bikes, horses…"

New York Times

Living in the Trees, and Raising a Few to Boot– September 24, 2005
"…the couple bought a 20-acre mini-tree farm… from the Weyerhaeuser Company, the timber company based in Federal Way, Washington"

The Oregonian

Conservationists Vie with Developers to Snatch Up Forests for Sale– December 26, 2006
"People are looking for an investment. They're looking for a lifestyle."

Tacoma News Tribune

Wide Open Spaces– December 2, 2004
"Weyerhaeuser's goal as it establishes its forest reserves is to preserve the natural setting."
Back to Nature in a Big Way– November 26, 2004
"The forest products company is turning one of its tree farms into 20-acre residential properties targeted at buyers who want a rustic experience."
A Place Thoreau Would Love– April 30 2004
"Weyerhaeuser sells old land for homes, but keeps it natural."

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

More 'Mini Tree Farms' for Sale– November 22, 2003
"Do you dream of living among towering trees, far from neighbors, near hiking trails and gurgling creeks?"

Seattle Times

Conservationists Vie with Developers to Snatch Up Forests for Sale– January 14, 2007
"People are looking for an investment. They're looking for a lifestyle."
Weyerhaeuser to Sell Tree Farm Plots for Homes– November 20, 2004
"The forest products company is turning one of its tree farms into 20-acre residential properties targeted at buyers who want a rustic experience."
Weyerhaeuser Blends Homes & Harvest– November 22, 2003
"Weyerhaeuser is selling 4,400 acres of a tree farm in Pierce County in 20-acre tracts that owners can build homes on — and reap the profit from logging some trees in the future."

USA Today

An Intriguing New Development in the Forest– December 23, 2005
"Where else do you get a gated community and forest land still fairly close to the city?"

The Wall Street Journal

Homes for Sale: Wooded Lots, Great Views, Logging Optional– June 16, 2004
"There are financial incentives for buyers. Annual property taxes are… (low)… because of its forestland designation."