Chinook Forest Partners Acquires South Coast Lumber Co.
Chinook Forest Partners, a forestland investment manager located in Southwest Oregon, has finalized its acquisition of South Coast Lumber Co. and Pacific Wood Laminates, a Douglas fir sawmill, plywood plant, and LVL plant located in Brookings, Ore. Operations will continue with an ongoing commitment to employees, customers, and local communities.
This acquisition encompasses 104,000 acres of premium coastal forest with modern manufacturing facilities. Chinook will manage these assets as a fully integrated platform within its portfolio of high-quality natural capital investments.
“This transition reflects our shared values and mutual respect,” says Mike Beckley, CEO & President of South Coast and a third-generation of the Fallert family. “Chinook understands what matters most: our people, our land, and our community. We are confident they will honor the legacy the Fallert family has built over four generations, while helping South Coast reach new levels of growth and opportunity.”
Chinook Forest Partners CEO Scott Marshall adds, “Our approach is rooted in long-term management: Investing in people, operations, and communities to ensure these assets thrive for generations. This acquisition reinforces our commitment to sustainable forestry and positions Chinook as a differentiated partner to our investors.”
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